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Greiss Family History

Greiss Surname Meaning

German: variant of Greis.

Coptic (Egypt): apparently from a respelling (of a derivative) of Egyptian Arabic garas ‘gong bell’ denoting a bellringer.

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


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Where is the Greiss family from?

You can see how Greiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Greiss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Greiss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greiss families in 1911.
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What did your Greiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greiss. 100% of Greiss 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 Greiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiss 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Greiss. 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 603 military records available for the last name Greiss. For the veterans among your Greiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiss lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Greiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Greiss in 1948 was 27, and 90 in 2004.

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