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Greeham Family History

Greeham 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: Gresham, Greenan, Graham, Grisham, Greenhaw, Greear, Goreham, Green

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Where is the Greeham family from?

You can see how Greeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Greeham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Greeham families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Greeham's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Greeham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Greeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeham 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Greeham. 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 24 military records available for the last name Greeham. For the veterans among your Greeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeham lifespan?

Average Greeham life expectancy in 1985 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeham 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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