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Greagan Family History

Greagan 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: Creagan, Reagan, Geagan, Dragan, Grogan, Greenan, Greason, Creegan

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Where is the Greagan family from?

You can see how Greagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Greagan families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Greagan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Greagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greagan 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 236 census records available for the last name Greagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greagan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Greagan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Greagan. For the veterans among your Greagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greagan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Greagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Greagan in 1956 was 55, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greagan 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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