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Greehy Family History

Greehy 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: Greely, Green, Sheehy, Greek, Greene, Greeley, Grech, Creevy, Freeby

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Where is the Greehy family from?

You can see how Greehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greehy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Greehy families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Greehy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greehy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Greehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greehy 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Greehy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Greehy. For the veterans among your Greehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greehy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Greehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Greehy in 1962 was 59, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greehy 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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