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Greckey Family History

Greckey 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: Recker, Reckley, Breakey, Greeley, Greaney, Trickey, Rickey, Gerecke

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Where is the Greckey family from?

You can see how Greckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greckey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greckey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greckey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greckey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greckey 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 17 census records available for the last name Greckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greckey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Greckey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Greckey. For the veterans among your Greckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greckey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Greckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Greckey in 1964 was 62, and 76 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greckey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greckey 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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