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Greila Family History

Greila 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: Grella, Greil, Grill, Greif, Reil, Rella, Reina, Trela, Grell, Grein

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Where is the Greila family from?

You can see how Greila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Greila family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greila's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Greila families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greila 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 17 census records available for the last name Greila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greila 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Greila. 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 2 military records available for the last name Greila. For the veterans among your Greila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greila lifespan?

Average Greila life expectancy in 1991 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greila 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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