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Greedy Family History

Greedy Surname Meaning

from Middle English gredi(e) gradi ‘ravenous voracious gluttonous’ (Old English grǣdig).

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


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Where is the Greedy family from?

You can see how Greedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 230 Greedy families living in Somerset. This was about 61% of all the recorded Greedy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Greedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greedy 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 Greedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greedy. 13% of Greedy men worked as a Carpenter and 76% of Greedy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greedy were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Railway Carriage Cleaner
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Greedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greedy 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Greedy. 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 689 military records available for the last name Greedy. For the veterans among your Greedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greedy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Greedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Greedy in 1966 was 83, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greedy 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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