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Griegg Family History

Griegg 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: Griego, Grigg, Gregg, Grogg, Grieve, Grief, Krieg, Grieb, Gragg, Rigg

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Where is the Griegg family from?

You can see how Griegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griegg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griegg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Griegg families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Griegg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Griegg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griegg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Griegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griegg 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Griegg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Griegg. For the veterans among your Griegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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