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Greur Family History

Greur 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: Grear, Greer, Green, Grau, Freer, Gren, Greif, Reus, Gregor, Great

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Where is the Greur family from?

You can see how Greur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Greur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Greur families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greur's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Greur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greur 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 88 census records available for the last name Greur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greur 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Greur. 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 10 military records available for the last name Greur. For the veterans among your Greur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greur lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greur 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greur

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