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Grekin Family History

Grekin 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: Grein, Green, Gren, Greif, Bredin, Frein, Rein, Brewin, Greven

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Where is the Grekin family from?

You can see how Grekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grekin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grekin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grekin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grekin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grekin 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 69 census records available for the last name Grekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grekin 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Grekin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grekin. For the veterans among your Grekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grekin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grekin in 1963 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grekin 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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