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Greil Family History

Greil Surname Meaning

German: variant of Greuel.

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


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Where is the Greil family from?

You can see how Greil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Greil families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greil's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Greil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greil 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 Greil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greil. 45% of Greil men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Greil women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greil were Press Operator and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Press Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Greil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greil 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Greil. 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 Greil. For the veterans among your Greil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greil lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Greil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greil in 1953 was 31, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greil 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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