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Greisen Family History

Greisen Surname Meaning

Danish and North German: patronymic from the personal name Greis a shortened form of Gregers Danish form of Gregory.

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


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Where is the Greisen family from?

You can see how Greisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Greisen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greisen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greisen families in 1891.
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What did your Greisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greisen. 73% of Greisen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greisen 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Greisen. 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 915 military records available for the last name Greisen. For the veterans among your Greisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Greisen in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greisen 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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