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Greiffendorf Family History

Greiffendorf 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, Middendorf, Reisdorf, Heckendorf, Hilgendorf, Mittendorf

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Greiffendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiffendorf 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 Greiffendorf. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Greiffendorf. For the veterans among your Greiffendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiffendorf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Greiffendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greiffendorf in 1971 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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