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Greyell Family History

Greyell 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: Grewell, Grenell, Gesell, Gruwell, Grell, Revell, Fredell, Greuel

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Greyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greyell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Greyell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Greyell. For the veterans among your Greyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greyell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Greyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Greyell in 1977 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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