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Greshow Family History

Greshow 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: Grieshop, Greenhow, Gresham, Gresh, Breslow, Gresko, Grosh, Glasgow

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Where is the Greshow family from?

You can see how Greshow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greshow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greshow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Greshow families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greshow's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Greshow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greshow 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 101 census records available for the last name Greshow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greshow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Greshow. 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 Greshow. For the veterans among your Greshow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greshow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Greshow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Greshow in 1967 was 76, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greshow 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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