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Greiff Name Meaning

German: variant of Greif

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


Similar surnames: Griff, Greif, Greff, Grief, Reif, Riff, Graeff, Greive, Greil, Graff

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Where is the Greiff family from?

You can see how Greiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greiff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Greiff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Greiff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greiff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greiff. 25% of Greiff men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Greiff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greiff were Owner and 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Retail Grocery
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greiff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greiff. For the veterans among your Greiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Greiff in 1956 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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