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Griesen Family History

Griesen 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: Griesel, Grieser, Giesen, Riesen, Griese, Driesen, Friesen, Green

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Where is the Griesen family from?

You can see how Griesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Griesen family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesen's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Griesen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesen 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 250 census records available for the last name Griesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Griesen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Griesen. For the veterans among your Griesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Griesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Griesen in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesen 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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