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Grece Family History

Grece 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: Grice, Grace, Greco, Grech, Greve, Groce, Grewe, Grebe, Grefe, Green

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Where is the Grece family from?

You can see how Grece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grece family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grece families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grece family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grece's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Grece families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grece 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 Grece ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grece. 100% of Grece 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 Grece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grece 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Grece. 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 Grece. For the veterans among your Grece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grece lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grece in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grece

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grece 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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