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Greewe Family History

Greewe 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: Greene, Greiwe, Grewe, Green, Reese, Breese, Grieve, Greener, Greek

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Where is the Greewe family from?

You can see how Greewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greewe family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Greewe family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Greewe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Greewe families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greewe 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 28 census records available for the last name Greewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greewe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Greewe. 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 20 military records available for the last name Greewe. For the veterans among your Greewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greewe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Greewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greewe in 1983 was 65, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greewe 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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