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Greeler Family History

Greeler 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: Greener, Greeley, Greever, Geller, Wheeler, Grueter, Grueser, Keeler

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Where is the Greeler family from?

You can see how Greeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Greeler families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greeler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greeler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greeler. 50% of Greeler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greeler women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Greeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Greeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Greeler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Greeler. For the veterans among your Greeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Greeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greeler in 1965 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeler 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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