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Greggory Family History

Greggory 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: Gregory, Gregor, Gregori, Gregorek, Greger, Gregorie, Cregger

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Where is the Greggory family from?

You can see how Greggory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greggory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Greggory families living in Cumberland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Greggory's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greggory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggory 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 Greggory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greggory. 34% of Greggory men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Greggory women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greggory were Salesman and Canner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Canner
    34%

What Greggory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greggory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggory 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Greggory. 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 183 military records available for the last name Greggory. For the veterans among your Greggory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Greggory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Greggory in 1963 was 90, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggory 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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