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Greff Family History

Greff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Graff.

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


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Where is the Greff family from?

You can see how Greff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Greff families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Greff families in 1911.
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What did your Greff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greff. 100% of Greff 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greff 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Greff. 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 494 military records available for the last name Greff. For the veterans among your Greff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greff in 1962 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greff 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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