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Greney Family History

Greney 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: Graney, Greaney, Greeney, Reney, Green, Grine, Goewey, Arney, Gren

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Where is the Greney family from?

You can see how Greney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Greney families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Greney's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Greney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greney 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 427 census records available for the last name Greney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greney 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Greney. 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 38 military records available for the last name Greney. For the veterans among your Greney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Greney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greney in 1967 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greney 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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