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Greby Family History

Greby 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: Grey, Grebe, Greb, Green, Gray, Rey, Krebs, Remy, Gren, Greif

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Where is the Greby family from?

You can see how Greby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Greby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greby 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 Greby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greby. 100% of Greby 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 190 census records available for the last name Greby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Greby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Greby. For the veterans among your Greby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Greby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greby in 1971 was 63, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greby 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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