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Greelane Family History

Greelane 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: Greenan, Greenland, Greene, Freeland, Geelan, Vreeland, Breeland

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Where is the Greelane family from?

You can see how Greelane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greelane family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Greelane family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greelane's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Greelane families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Greelane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greelane 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Greelane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greelane. For the veterans among your Greelane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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