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Greaby Family History

Greaby 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: Greany, Gray, Geary, Raby, Great, Grab, Creasy, Presby, Grady, Grabe

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Where is the Greaby family from?

You can see how Greaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greaby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Greaby families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Greaby families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greaby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greaby families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greaby 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 Greaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greaby. 100% of Greaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Greaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greaby 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Greaby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Greaby. For the veterans among your Greaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greaby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Greaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greaby in 1977 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greaby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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