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Greeir Family History

Greeir 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: Greear, Greer, Green, Freer, Greif, Gregor, Greener, Greek, Greene

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Where is the Greeir family from?

You can see how Greeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Greeir families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greeir's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Greeir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeir 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 14 census records available for the last name Greeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeir 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Greeir. 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 5 military records available for the last name Greeir. For the veterans among your Greeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeir lifespan?

Average Greeir life expectancy in 1981 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeir 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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