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Griesinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Griesingen in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Riedinger, Wiesinger, Frisinger, Ridinger, Geisinger, Biesinger

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Where is the Griesinger family from?

You can see how Griesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Griesinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Griesinger family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Griesinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesinger 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 Griesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesinger. 31% of Griesinger men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Griesinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesinger were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Glove Factory
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
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What Griesinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesinger 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Griesinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 885 military records available for the last name Griesinger. For the veterans among your Griesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Griesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Griesinger in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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