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Grea Family History

Grea 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: Gren, Great, Crea, Grew, Brea, Grey, Grear, Rea, Drea, Grega

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Where is the Grea family from?

You can see how Grea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grea families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grea's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grea 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 329 census records available for the last name Grea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grea 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Grea. 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 29 military records available for the last name Grea. For the veterans among your Grea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grea lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Grea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grea in 1967 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grea 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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