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Greyson Family History

Greyson Surname Meaning

see Grayson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Greyson family from?

You can see how Greyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Greyson families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Greyson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greyson families in 1891.
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What did your Greyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greyson. 100% of Greyson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greyson 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Greyson. 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 558 military records available for the last name Greyson. For the veterans among your Greyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greyson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Greyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Greyson in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greyson 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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