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Greda Family History

Greda 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: Breda, Reda, Freda, Grenda, Grega, Green, Rada, Reza, Seda, Goda

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Where is the Greda family from?

You can see how Greda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Greda families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Greda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greda 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 Greda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greda. 50% of Greda men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Greda women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Greda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Greda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greda 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Greda. 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 Greda. For the veterans among your Greda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greda lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Greda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greda in 1982 was 88, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greda 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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