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Grerg Family History

Grerg 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: Greig, Gerg, Gregg, Greg, Green, Berg, Geng, Gero, Gren, Greif

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Where is the Grerg family from?

You can see how Grerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grerg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grerg families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Grerg families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grerg's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Grerg families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grerg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Grerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grerg 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Grerg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grerg. For the veterans among your Grerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grerg 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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