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Griesdorn Family History

Griesdorn Surname 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: Prieskorn, Grieshop, Grieser, Risdon, Gilsdorf, Grigson, Grismore, Griesser, Frieson, Grieder

466	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
57	Census and Voter Lists
609	Member Trees

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Where is the Griesdorn family from?

You can see how Griesdorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesdorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Griesdorn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesdorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Griesdorn families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesdorn 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 Griesdorn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 57 census records available for the last name Griesdorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesdorn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Griesdorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Griesdorn. For the veterans among your Griesdorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesdorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Griesdorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griesdorn in 1972 was 82, and 61 in 2003.

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Griesdorn Surname Meaning

Where is the Griesdorn family from?

What Griesdorn family records will you find?

What is the average Griesdorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Griesdorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griesdorn in 1972 was 82, and 61 in 2003.

Griesdorn Family History

Griesdorn Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Griesdorn

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Where is the Griesdorn family from?

What Griesdorn family records will you find?

Census Record

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What is the average Griesdorn lifespan?

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Griesdorn Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Griesdorn

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Where is the Griesdorn family from?

What Griesdorn family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Griesdorn lifespan?

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