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Griesser Family History

Griesser Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Grieser.

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


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Where is the Griesser family from?

You can see how Griesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Griesser family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Griesser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesser 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 Griesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesser. 28% of Griesser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Griesser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesser were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Griesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesser 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Griesser. 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 763 military records available for the last name Griesser. For the veterans among your Griesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Griesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griesser in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesser 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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