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Greelis Family History

Greelis 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, Geels, Greis, Freels, Grealish, Gellis, Greely, Greenia

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Where is the Greelis family from?

You can see how Greelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greelis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greelis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Greelis families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Greelis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greelis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greelis 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 197 census records available for the last name Greelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greelis 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 Greelis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Greelis. For the veterans among your Greelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greelis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Greelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greelis in 1979 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greelis 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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