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Greev Family History

Greev 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: Green, Greek, Greer, Gee, Creek, Freer, Gruen, Gren, Greif, Creed

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Where is the Greev family from?

You can see how Greev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greev family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Greev families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greev's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greev families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Greev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greev 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Greev. 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 3 military records available for the last name Greev. For the veterans among your Greev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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