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Greysby Family History

Greysby 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: Presby, Grisby, Grigsby, Gregory, Cressy, Gressel, Crosby, Greason

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Where is the Greysby family from?

You can see how Greysby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greysby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Greysby family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Greysby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Greysby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greysby 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 19 census records available for the last name Greysby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greysby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Greysby. 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 Greysby. For the veterans among your Greysby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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