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Greishaber Family History

Greishaber Name 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: Grishaber, Grieshaber, Brushaber, Greiser, Kreisher, Risher, Reisner

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Where is the Greishaber family from?

You can see how Greishaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greishaber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greishaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Greishaber families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greishaber's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Greishaber families in 1880.
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What did your Greishaber ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Greishaber ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Greishaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greishaber 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Greishaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Greishaber. For the veterans among your Greishaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greishaber lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Greishaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Greishaber in 1971 was 66, and 100 in 2002.

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