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Grealis Family History

Grealis Surname Meaning

see Grealish

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


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Where is the Grealis family from?

You can see how Grealis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grealis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grealis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grealis family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grealis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grealis families in 1891.
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What did your Grealis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grealis. 60% of Grealis men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    60%
  • Market Gardener Labourer Heavy Worker
    40%

What Grealis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grealis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grealis 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Grealis. 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 252 military records available for the last name Grealis. For the veterans among your Grealis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grealis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grealis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grealis in 1947 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grealis 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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