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Griesa Family History

Griesa 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: Gries, Griese, Griest, Griess, Fries, Priest, Ries, Riera, Griesel

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Where is the Griesa family from?

You can see how Griesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Griesa families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Griesa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griesa families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Griesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Griesa. 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 48 military records available for the last name Griesa. For the veterans among your Griesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Griesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Griesa in 1969 was 85, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesa 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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