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Greeke Family History

Greeke 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: Greek, Greene, Grenke, Green, Reese, Creek, Breese, Grieve, Reekie

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Where is the Greeke family from?

You can see how Greeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Greeke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Greeke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeke 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 111 census records available for the last name Greeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeke 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Greeke. 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 65 military records available for the last name Greeke. For the veterans among your Greeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Greeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greeke in 1959 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeke 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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