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Griesbaum Family History

Griesbaum Surname Meaning

German (Baden): variant of Kirschbaum

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


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Where is the Griesbaum family from?

You can see how Griesbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griesbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Griesbaum families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griesbaum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griesbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Griesbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesbaum. 20% of Griesbaum men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Griesbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesbaum were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Griesbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griesbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesbaum 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Griesbaum. 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 391 military records available for the last name Griesbaum. For the veterans among your Griesbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griesbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Griesbaum in 1964 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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