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Greechan Family History

Greechan Surname Meaning

perhaps from Ó Gréacháin see Grehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Greechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greechan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greechan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Greechan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greechan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greechan families in 1851.
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There are 230 census records available for the last name Greechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greechan 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Greechan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Greechan. For the veterans among your Greechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greechan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Greechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greechan in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

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