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Greddon Family History

Greddon 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: Glendon, Seddon, Creedon, Greason, Leddon, Grenon, Rendon, Grandon

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Where is the Greddon family from?

You can see how Greddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greddon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Greddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Greddon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greddon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greddon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Greddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greddon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Greddon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Greddon. For the veterans among your Greddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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