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Greus Family History

Greus 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: Reus, Gress, Greis, Grems, Gregus, Preus, Reis, Green, Grass, Grau

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Where is the Greus family from?

You can see how Greus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Greus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greus 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 127 census records available for the last name Greus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greus 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Greus. 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 62 military records available for the last name Greus. For the veterans among your Greus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Greus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Greus in 1965 was 35, and 22 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greus 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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