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Griedl Family History

Griedl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Friedl, Riedl, Grill, Grindle, Briel, Fried, Gruel, Griesel, Grieve

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Where is the Griedl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griedl 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 Griedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griedl. 100% of Griedl men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Griedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Griedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griedl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Griedl. 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 69 military records available for the last name Griedl. For the veterans among your Griedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griedl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Griedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griedl in 1959 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griedl 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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