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Greinke Family History

Greinke Surname Meaning

North German: perhaps a nickname for a physically small person from Middle Low German gren ‘grain’ + the North German diminutive suffix -k-.

Alternatively, perhaps a variant of Grönke (see Groenke) and Greunke.

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


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Where is the Greinke family from?

You can see how Greinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greinke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Greinke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greinke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Greinke families in 1880.
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What did your Greinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greinke. 30% of Greinke men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Greinke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greinke were Tool And Die Maker and Telephone Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Tool And Die Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greinke 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Greinke. 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 322 military records available for the last name Greinke. For the veterans among your Greinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greinke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greinke in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greinke 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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