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Gregson Family History

Gregson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Greg (see Gregg) a short form of the personal name Gregory + son.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gregson family from?

You can see how Gregson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,843 Gregson families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gregson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gregson families in 1891.
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What did your Gregson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gregson. 12% of Gregson men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Gregson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gregson were Colliery Hewer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Colliery Hewer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Gregson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Gregson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gregson. For the veterans among your Gregson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gregson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gregson in 1952 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregson 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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