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Griesel Family History

Griesel Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria) and Swiss German: from a diminutive of Middle High German griez ‘coarsely ground grain’; perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a miller, farmer, or farm worker.

Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived on sandy soil from the same word in this sense.

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


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Where is the Griesel family from?

You can see how Griesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Griesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Griesel families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Griesel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griesel families in 1891.
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What did your Griesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griesel. 100% of Griesel 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Griesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesel 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Griesel. 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 886 military records available for the last name Griesel. For the veterans among your Griesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Griesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griesel in 1946 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesel 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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