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Greiter Family History

Greiter 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: Kreiter, Reiter, Greiner, Breiter, Greitzer, Greiser, Greider, Reuter

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Where is the Greiter family from?

You can see how Greiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Greiter families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Greiter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Greiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiter 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 219 census records available for the last name Greiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiter 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Greiter. 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 404 military records available for the last name Greiter. For the veterans among your Greiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Greiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Greiter in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiter 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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