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Greay Family History

Greay 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: Gray, Great, Greany, Grey, Grear, Reay, Green, Graf, Ray, Real

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Where is the Greay family from?

You can see how Greay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Greay families living in Middlesex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Greay's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Greay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greay 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 Greay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greay. 100% of Greay 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 Greay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greay 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Greay. 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 125 military records available for the last name Greay. For the veterans among your Greay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greay lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Greay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greay in 1983 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greay 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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