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Gredy Family History

Gredy 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: Grody, Grady, Grey, Green, Gray, Rey, Goody, Gandy, Grad, Remy

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Where is the Gredy family from?

You can see how Gredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gredy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gredy families living in Warwickshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gredy's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gredy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gredy 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 Gredy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gredy. 100% of Gredy 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%

What Gredy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Gredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredy 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Gredy. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gredy. For the veterans among your Gredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gredy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gredy in 1974 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gredy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gredy 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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