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Grealey Family History

Grealey Surname Meaning

from Mag Raoghallaigh see Greally. see Greasley and Graley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grealey family from?

You can see how Grealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grealey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Grealey families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grealey families in 1891.
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What did your Grealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grealey. 43% of Grealey men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Grealey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grealey were Carpet Weaver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Carpet Weaver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Carpet Finisher
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grealey 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Grealey. 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 206 military records available for the last name Grealey. For the veterans among your Grealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grealey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grealey in 1965 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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