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Greguson Family History

Greguson 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, Gregus, Grigson, Gregston, Gregerson, Greeson

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Where is the Greguson family from?

You can see how Greguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greguson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greguson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Greguson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Greguson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Greguson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Greguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greguson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Greguson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Greguson. For the veterans among your Greguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greguson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Greguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greguson in 1970 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greguson 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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