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Gremley Family History

Gremley 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: Grimley, Greeley, Remley, Gramley, Gromley, Bromley, Emley, Grasley

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Where is the Gremley family from?

You can see how Gremley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gremley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gremley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gremley families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Gremley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gremley. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gremley. For the veterans among your Gremley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gremley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gremley in 1967 was 84, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremley 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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