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Grieff Family History

Grieff Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Grieve.

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


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Where is the Grieff family from?

You can see how Grieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Grieff families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grieff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grieff families in 1891.
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What did your Grieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grieff. 100% of Grieff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieff 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Grieff. 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 341 military records available for the last name Grieff. For the veterans among your Grieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grieff in 1956 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieff 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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