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Grieder Family History

Grieder Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Kreider.

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


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Where is the Grieder family from?

You can see how Grieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grieder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grieder families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grieder's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Grieder families in 1891.
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What did your Grieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grieder. 24% of Grieder men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Grieder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grieder were Salesman and Assembler Of Fountain Pen.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Assembler Of Fountain Pen
    12%

What Grieder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieder 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Grieder. 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 334 military records available for the last name Grieder. For the veterans among your Grieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grieder in 1965 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieder 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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