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Greco Family History

Greco Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic name for a Greek from Italian Greco (from Latin Graecus).

In some cases it may have been applied as a nickname for a crafty or guileful person

for these were qualities traditionally attributed to the Greeks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greco family from?

You can see how Greco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Greco families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Greco's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greco 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 Greco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ice Cream Vendor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greco. 100% of Greco men worked as an Ice Cream Vendor and 100% of Greco 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ice Cream Vendor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Greco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greco 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Greco. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Greco. For the veterans among your Greco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greco lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Greco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greco in 1946 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greco 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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