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Greik Family History

Greik 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: Greif, Greek, Grein, Greim, Greis, Greig, Reik, Greil, Reis, Green

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Where is the Greik family from?

You can see how Greik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greik family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Greik family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Greik's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Greik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greik 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 39 census records available for the last name Greik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greik 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Greik. 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 16 military records available for the last name Greik. For the veterans among your Greik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Greik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Greik in 1965 was 47, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greik 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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