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Griego Family History

Griego Surname Meaning

Spanish: ethnic name from griego ‘Greek’ (from Latin Graecus).

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


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Where is the Griego family from?

You can see how Griego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griego family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griego families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Griego families living in Kent. This was about 82% of all the recorded Griego's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Griego families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griego 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 Griego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griego. 36% of Griego men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Griego women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griego were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Griego family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Griego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griego 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Griego. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Griego. For the veterans among your Griego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griego lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Griego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Griego in 1942 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griego 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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