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Grieff Family History

Grieff Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Grieve.

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


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Where is the Grieff family from?

You can see how Grieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Grieff families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grieff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grieff families in 1911.
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What did your Grieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grieff. 24% of Grieff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grieff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grieff were Druggist 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Druggist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Grieff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieff 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Grieff. 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 341 military records available for the last name Grieff. For the veterans among your Grieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grieff in 1956 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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