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Griefer Family History

Griefer 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: Grieser, Grieger, Giefer, Grieder, Kiefer, Krieger, Grinder, Grueter

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Where is the Griefer family from?

You can see how Griefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Griefer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Griefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griefer 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 Griefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griefer. 60% of Griefer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Griefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Griefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griefer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Griefer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Griefer. For the veterans among your Griefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Griefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Griefer in 1968 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griefer 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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