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Greifendorf Family History

Greifendorf 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: Diefendorf, Reisdorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Steindorf

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Where is the Greifendorf family from?

You can see how Greifendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greifendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Greifendorf families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Greifendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Greifendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greifendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greifendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Greifendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greifendorf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Greifendorf. 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 34 military records available for the last name Greifendorf. For the veterans among your Greifendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greifendorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Greifendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Greifendorf in 1967 was 86, and 54 in 2003.

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