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Grehan Family History

Grehan Surname Meaning

from Ó Gréacháin a form of Ó Creacháin see Crehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grehan family from?

You can see how Grehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Grehan families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Grehan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grehan families in 1891.
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What did your Grehan 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 Grehan. 100% of Grehan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Grehan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grehan. 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 266 military records available for the last name Grehan. For the veterans among your Grehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grehan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grehan in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grehan 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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