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Greghan Family History

Greghan 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, Crehan, Bregman, Breihan, Croghan, Regan, Rebhan

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Where is the Greghan family from?

You can see how Greghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Greghan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Greghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Greghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greghan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Greghan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Greghan. For the veterans among your Greghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greghan 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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