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Grecoe Family History

Grecoe 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: Greco, Grice, Grace, Gregor, Greene, Grech, Grenon, Greve, Gerecke

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Where is the Grecoe family from?

You can see how Grecoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grecoe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Grecoe families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Grecoe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grecoe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grecoe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grecoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Grecoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecoe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grecoe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grecoe. For the veterans among your Grecoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecoe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Grecoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grecoe in 1973 was 43, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grecoe 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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