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Greaney Family History

Greaney Surname Meaning

Irish: (Kerry and Galway) shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gráinne or possibly Mag Gráinne ‘descendant (or son) of Gráinne’ a female personal name.

Alternatively, a shortened Anglicized form of Mac Raighne see McGrane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greaney family from?

You can see how Greaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Greaney families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greaney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greaney 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 Greaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greaney. 34% of Greaney men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Worker and 77% of Greaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greaney were Civil Servant Retired and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Wood Machinist
    34%
  • Civil Servant Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • School Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Greaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greaney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Greaney. 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 Greaney. For the veterans among your Greaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greaney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greaney in 1956 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greaney 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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