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Greave Family History

Greave 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: Grave, Gleave, Greaves, Greve, Greaver, Greive, Grove, Graven, Grace

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Where is the Greave family from?

You can see how Greave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Greave families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Greave's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Greave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greave 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 Greave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greave. 100% of Greave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greave 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Greave. 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 89 military records available for the last name Greave. For the veterans among your Greave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greave lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Greave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Greave in 1981 was 83, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greave 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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