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Griefnow Family History

Griefnow 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: Griffo, Grieshop, Grignon, Greenhow, Grief, Griffon, Grenon, Grunow

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Where is the Griefnow family from?

You can see how Griefnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griefnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griefnow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griefnow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Griefnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griefnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griefnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griefnow. 100% of Griefnow women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Griefnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griefnow 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 Griefnow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Griefnow. For the veterans among your Griefnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griefnow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Griefnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Griefnow in 1954 was 33, and 72 in 2002.

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