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Griesbach Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near a stream with a sandy bottom.

It is derived from Middle High German griez ‘sand’ + bach ‘brook, stream’.

This name reflects the geographical features of the area where the person resided.

Topographic names often provide insights into the natural landscape and local resources.

Understanding such names can enhance our appreciation for historical connections to the environment.

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

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Where is the Griesbach family from?

You can see how Griesbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griesbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Griesbach families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Griesbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griesbach families in 1911.

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Griesbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesbach 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

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Griesbach. For the veterans among your Griesbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesbach lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Griesbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Griesbach in 1954 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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