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Greive Family History

Greive Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Grieve.

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


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Where is the Greive family from?

You can see how Greive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greive family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greive families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 17 Greive families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Greive's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greive families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greive ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greive. 57% of Greive men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Greive women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greive were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Greive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greive 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Greive. 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 512 military records available for the last name Greive. For the veterans among your Greive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greive lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greive in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greive 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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