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Greatsinger Family History

Greatsinger 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: Gretzinger, Getsinger, Cretsinger, Gettinger, Reisinger, Gremminger

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Where is the Greatsinger family from?

You can see how Greatsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greatsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greatsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Greatsinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greatsinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greatsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greatsinger 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 Greatsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greatsinger. 67% of Greatsinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Greatsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Greatsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greatsinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Greatsinger. 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 154 military records available for the last name Greatsinger. For the veterans among your Greatsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greatsinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Greatsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Greatsinger in 1960 was 45, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greatsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greatsinger 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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