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Greyburne Family History

Greyburne 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: Reyburn, Sherburne, Redburn, Rayburn, Shelburne, Freeburn, Ryburn

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Where is the Greyburne family from?

You can see how Greyburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greyburne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Greyburne family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greyburne's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Greyburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greyburne 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 5 census records available for the last name Greyburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greyburne 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Greyburne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greyburne. For the veterans among your Greyburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greyburne lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Greyburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Greyburne in 1973 was 83, and 89 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greyburne 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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