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Grienes Family History

Grienes 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: Grieves, Grine, Gaines, Griesel, Grieve, Greener, Griebel, Brines

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Where is the Grienes family from?

You can see how Grienes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grienes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grienes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grienes families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grienes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grienes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Grienes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grienes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grienes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grienes. For the veterans among your Grienes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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