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Greifenberg Family History

Greifenberg 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: Greenberg, Freudenberg, Reichenberg, Bredenberg, Eisenberg, Grinberg

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Where is the Greifenberg family from?

You can see how Greifenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Greifenberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Greifenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greifenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greifenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifenberg 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 86 census records available for the last name Greifenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifenberg 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Greifenberg. 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 60 military records available for the last name Greifenberg. For the veterans among your Greifenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Greifenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greifenberg in 1967 was 90, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greifenberg 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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