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Griewe Family History

Griewe 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: Grieve, Riewe, Priewe, Grieme, Griese, Grewe, Grime, Grine, Grice

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Where is the Griewe family from?

You can see how Griewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griewe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Griewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Griewe families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griewe's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Griewe families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griewe 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 Griewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griewe. 85% of Griewe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Griewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Griewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griewe 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Griewe. 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 32 military records available for the last name Griewe. For the veterans among your Griewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griewe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Griewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Griewe in 1969 was 65, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griewe 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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