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Greep Family History

Greep Surname Meaning

English (Devon): topographic name for someone living by a train or ditch from Middle English gripe ‘drain ditch’.

Compare Gripper.

Americanized form of German and Dutch Griep.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greep family from?

You can see how Greep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Greep families living in Devon. This was about 68% of all the recorded Greep's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Greep families in 1891.
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What did your Greep ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greep 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Greep. 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 282 military records available for the last name Greep. For the veterans among your Greep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greep in 1964 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greep 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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