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Griede Family History

Griede 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: Grieve, Riede, Grieme, Grinde, Griese, Friede, Grieder, Grime

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Where is the Griede family from?

You can see how Griede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griede family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Griede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Griede families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Griede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griede ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Griede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griede 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Griede. 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 11 military records available for the last name Griede. For the veterans among your Griede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griede lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Griede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Griede in 1965 was 60, and 62 in 2001.

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