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Griesse Family History

Griesse 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: Griese, Griesser, Griess, Gressel, Griesel, Grieve, Gress, Grasse

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Where is the Griesse family from?

You can see how Griesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Griesse families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Griesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesse. 60% of Griesse men worked as an Operator and 100% of Griesse women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Operator
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Griesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Griesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesse 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Griesse. 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 52 military records available for the last name Griesse. For the veterans among your Griesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Griesse in 1964 was 91, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesse 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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