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Greggan Family History

Greggan 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: Grogan, Greenan, Bregman, Creegan, Regan, Cregan, Greiman, Grennan

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Where is the Greggan family from?

You can see how Greggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greggan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Greggan family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Greggan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggan 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 215 census records available for the last name Greggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Greggan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Greggan. For the veterans among your Greggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggan lifespan?

Average Greggan life expectancy in 1973 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggan 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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