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Greeran Family History

Greeran 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, Green, Greenman, Creegan, Freeman, Sheeran, Geelan, Greiman

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Where is the Greeran family from?

You can see how Greeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greeran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Greeran families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greeran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greeran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeran 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 57 census records available for the last name Greeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeran 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Greeran. 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 58 military records available for the last name Greeran. For the veterans among your Greeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeran lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Greeran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greeran in 1978 was 82, and 103 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeran 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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