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Greiwe Family History

Greiwe Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname from Middle High German greibe ‘sharp tangy dour’. Compare Grey.

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


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Where is the Greiwe family from?

You can see how Greiwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiwe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Greiwe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Greiwe families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greiwe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greiwe families in 1880.
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What did your Greiwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greiwe. 39% of Greiwe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Greiwe women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greiwe were Auto Mechanic and Sorter.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Sorter
    34%

What Greiwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Greiwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiwe 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Greiwe. 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 291 military records available for the last name Greiwe. For the veterans among your Greiwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiwe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Greiwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Greiwe in 1961 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiwe 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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