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Greyer Family History

Greyer 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: Dreyer, Geyer, Grayer, Kreyer, Grever, Preyer, Greger, Greber, Breyer

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Where is the Greyer family from?

You can see how Greyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Greyer families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Greyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greyer. 40% of Greyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greyer women worked as a House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Greyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greyer 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Greyer. 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 242 military records available for the last name Greyer. For the veterans among your Greyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Greyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Greyer in 1966 was 86, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greyer 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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