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Greacey Family History

Greacey 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: Greaney, Gracey, Grace, Graney, Greaves, Reaney, Breakey, Greeley

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Where is the Greacey family from?

You can see how Greacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greacey family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Greacey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greacey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Greacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greacey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Greacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greacey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Greacey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Greacey. For the veterans among your Greacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greacey 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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