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Greggains Family History

Greggains 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: Riggins, Gregorius, Heggins, Goggans, Goggins, Greggs, Leggins

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Where is the Greggains family from?

You can see how Greggains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggains family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Greggains families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Greggains families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Greggains's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greggains families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggains surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greggains ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greggains. 75% of Greggains women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Telephone Operator
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    13%

What Greggains family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greggains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggains 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Greggains. 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 140 military records available for the last name Greggains. For the veterans among your Greggains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggains lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Greggains life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Greggains in 1969 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggains 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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