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Griesbacher Family History

Griesbacher 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: Griesbach, Grieshaber, Gritzmacher, Driesbach, Griesemer, Drescher

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Where is the Griesbacher family from?

You can see how Griesbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesbacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Griesbacher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesbacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griesbacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griesbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griesbacher. 100% of Griesbacher men worked as an Inspector. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Griesbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesbacher 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Griesbacher. 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 208 military records available for the last name Griesbacher. For the veterans among your Griesbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesbacher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Griesbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Griesbacher in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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