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Grieninger Family History

Grieninger 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: Greninger, Griesinger, Groninger, Riedinger, Groezinger, Brininger

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Where is the Grieninger family from?

You can see how Grieninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieninger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grieninger families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grieninger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Grieninger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grieninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grieninger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Grieninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieninger 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Grieninger. 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 126 military records available for the last name Grieninger. For the veterans among your Grieninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieninger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Grieninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grieninger in 1966 was 56, and 64 in 2001.

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