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Greatrix Family History

Greatrix Surname Meaning

see Greatorex.

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


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Where is the Greatrix family from?

You can see how Greatrix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greatrix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Greatrix families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Greatrix families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greatrix's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Greatrix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greatrix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greatrix ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Office Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greatrix. 50% of Greatrix men worked as an Office Cleaner and 87% of Greatrix women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greatrix were Gas Works Labourer and Charwoman.

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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

  • Office Cleaner
    50%
  • Gas Works Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Charwoman
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greatrix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greatrix 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Greatrix. 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 196 military records available for the last name Greatrix. For the veterans among your Greatrix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greatrix lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Greatrix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greatrix in 1968 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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