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Griere Family History

Griere 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: Grieve, Grieme, Giere, Grier, Griese, Briere, Grime, Grine, Grice

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Where is the Griere family from?

You can see how Griere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griere family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Griere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Griere families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Griere's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griere ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Griere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griere 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Griere. 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 19 military records available for the last name Griere. For the veterans among your Griere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griere lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Griere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Griere in 1970 was 78, and 76 in 1998.

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