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Greiser Family History

Greiser Surname Meaning

German:: descriptive nickname for a gray-haired man from Middle High German grīs ‘gray’ (see Greis).

Habitational name for someone from Greis (Baden-Württemberg) and Greisau (Silesia).

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


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Where is the Greiser family from?

You can see how Greiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Greiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Greiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiser 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 Greiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greiser. 34% of Greiser men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Greiser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greiser were Machinist and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Greiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiser 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Greiser. 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 Greiser. For the veterans among your Greiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Greiser in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiser 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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