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Grecar Family History

Grecar 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: Gricar, Grear, Greear, Gregor, Great, Gemar, Greco, Grech, Gruca

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Where is the Grecar family from?

You can see how Grecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grecar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Grecar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Grecar family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grecar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Grecar families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Grecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grecar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grecar. For the veterans among your Grecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Grecar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grecar in 1979 was 34, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grecar 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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