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Greggson Family History

Greggson 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: Gregson, Greason, Grigson, Gregston, Gregerson, Greeson, Greggs

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Where is the Greggson family from?

You can see how Greggson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greggson family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greggson's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Greggson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggson 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 Greggson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greggson. 100% of Greggson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Greggson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Greggson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Greggson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Greggson. For the veterans among your Greggson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Greggson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Greggson in 1970 was 78, and 74 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greggson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggson 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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