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Greatrex Family History

Greatrex Surname Meaning

see Greatorex.

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


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Where is the Greatrex family from?

You can see how Greatrex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greatrex family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Greatrex families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Greatrex families living in Warwickshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Greatrex's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Greatrex families in 1891.
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What did your Greatrex ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greatrex. 34% of Greatrex men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Greatrex women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greatrex were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Garage Proprietor
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Greatrex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greatrex 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Greatrex. 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 416 military records available for the last name Greatrex. For the veterans among your Greatrex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greatrex lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greatrex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Greatrex in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greatrex 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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