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Greelee Family History

Greelee 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: Greeley, Greenlee, Greener, Greene, Greenlees, Greever, Gravlee

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Where is the Greelee family from?

You can see how Greelee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greelee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greelee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Greelee families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greelee's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Greelee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Greelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greelee 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Greelee. 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 18 military records available for the last name Greelee. For the veterans among your Greelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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