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Gresty Family History

Gresty Surname Meaning

from Gresty (Cheshire) recorded as Greysty in 131

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gresty family from?

You can see how Gresty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gresty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 394 Gresty families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gresty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gresty families in 1891.
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What did your Gresty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gresty. 19% of Gresty men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Gresty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gresty were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gresty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresty 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Gresty. 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 574 military records available for the last name Gresty. For the veterans among your Gresty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gresty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gresty in 1959 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresty 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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