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Greele Family History

Greele 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: Greene, Greeley, Greely, Grelle, Green, Reese, Breese, Gruel, Grieve

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Where is the Greele family from?

You can see how Greele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greele families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 4 Greele families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greele 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 215 census records available for the last name Greele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greele 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Greele. 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 46 military records available for the last name Greele. For the veterans among your Greele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greele lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Greele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greele in 1998 was 93, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greele 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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