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Griesenbrock Family History

Griesenbrock 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: Diepenbrock, Rosenbrock, Rosebrock, Griepentrog, Dasenbrock

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Where is the Griesenbrock family from?

You can see how Griesenbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesenbrock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griesenbrock family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesenbrock's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Griesenbrock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesenbrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Griesenbrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Griesenbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesenbrock 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Griesenbrock. 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 13 military records available for the last name Griesenbrock. For the veterans among your Griesenbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesenbrock lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Griesenbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Griesenbrock in 1973 was 75, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesenbrock 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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