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Greelman Family History

Greelman 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: Greenman, Creelman, Greenan, Freeman, Gellman, Freedman, Geelan

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Where is the Greelman family from?

You can see how Greelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greelman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Greelman families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greelman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Greelman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greelman 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 53 census records available for the last name Greelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greelman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Greelman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Greelman. For the veterans among your Greelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greelman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Greelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Greelman in 1971 was 80, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greelman 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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