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Gregr Family History

Gregr 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: Gregor, Greger, Grear, Grego, Grega, Greer, Gregg, Greg, Green

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Where is the Gregr family from?

You can see how Gregr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregr family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gregr family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gregr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gregr families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregr 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 39 census records available for the last name Gregr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregr 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gregr. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gregr. For the veterans among your Gregr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gregr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gregr in 1973 was 70, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregr 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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