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Greehey Family History

Greehey 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: Greeley, Greeney, Greener, Greene, Greaney, Greever, Grether, Geesey

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Where is the Greehey family from?

You can see how Greehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greehey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greehey family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Greehey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Greehey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greehey 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 78 census records available for the last name Greehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greehey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Greehey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Greehey. For the veterans among your Greehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greehey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Greehey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greehey in 1972 was 62, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greehey 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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