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Griest Family History

Griest Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Grist. German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Griest family from?

You can see how Griest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Griest families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Griest's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Griest families in 1891.
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What did your Griest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griest. 100% of Griest 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Griest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griest 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Griest. 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 902 military records available for the last name Griest. For the veterans among your Griest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griest lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Griest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griest in 1948 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griest 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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