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Griessel Family History

Griessel 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: Gressel, Griesel, Griesser, Giesel, Roessel, Griebel, Ressel, Riessen

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Where is the Griessel family from?

You can see how Griessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Griessel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Griessel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Griessel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griessel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griessel. 100% of Griessel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Griessel women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Griessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griessel 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Griessel. 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 75 military records available for the last name Griessel. For the veterans among your Griessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griessel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Griessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Griessel in 1968 was 90, and 73 in 2003.

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