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Greifinger Family History

Greifinger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reisinger, Reidinger, Gremminger, Treffinger, Greninger, Gretzinger

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Where is the Greifinger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifinger 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 Greifinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doctor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greifinger. 100% of Greifinger men worked as a Doctor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Doctor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Greifinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifinger 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Greifinger. 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 74 military records available for the last name Greifinger. For the veterans among your Greifinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Greifinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greifinger in 1957 was 37, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifinger 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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