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Griesenauer Family History

Griesenauer 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: Griesemer, Reisenauer, Grieshaber, Griesinger, Greenamyer, Eisenhauer

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Where is the Griesenauer family from?

You can see how Griesenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Griesenauer families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Griesenauer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Griesenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griesenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griesenauer. 100% of Griesenauer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Griesenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesenauer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Griesenauer. 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 80 military records available for the last name Griesenauer. For the veterans among your Griesenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesenauer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Griesenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Griesenauer in 1964 was 94, and 73 in 2001.

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