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Greeger Family History

Greeger 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: Greener, Greever, Greger, Grieger, Kreeger, Creeger, Groeger, Krieger

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Where is the Greeger family from?

You can see how Greeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Greeger families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greeger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greeger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeger 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 Greeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greeger. 28% of Greeger men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Greeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Greeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeger 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Greeger. 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 45 military records available for the last name Greeger. For the veterans among your Greeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Greeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greeger in 1969 was 64, and 71 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeger 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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