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Greo Family History

Greo 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: Gren, Greco, Grew, Reo, Grey, Grego, Greg, Greb, Drew, Green

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Where is the Greo family from?

You can see how Greo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Greo families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Greo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Greo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greo 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 186 census records available for the last name Greo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greo 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Greo. 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 16 military records available for the last name Greo. For the veterans among your Greo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Greo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greo in 1973 was 49, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greo 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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