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Greiff Family History

Greiff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Greif

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greiff family from?

You can see how Greiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Greiff families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Greiff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greiff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greiff. 100% of Greiff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Greiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greiff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Greiff. For the veterans among your Greiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Greiff in 1956 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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