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Greeby Family History

Greeby 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: Freeby, Greely, Green, Greek, Greene, Presby, Grieb, Greeley, Creevy

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Where is the Greeby family from?

You can see how Greeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greeby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Greeby families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greeby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Greeby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Greeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeby 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Greeby. 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 60 military records available for the last name Greeby. For the veterans among your Greeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Greeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greeby in 1967 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeby 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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