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Greer Family History

Greer Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory and compare Grierson).

This form of the surname is common in Ireland as well as Scotland.

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


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Where is the Greer family from?

You can see how Greer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 164 Greer families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Greer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greer. 19% of Greer men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Greer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greer were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Retired
    13%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Greer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229,000 census records available for the last name Greer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greer 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Greer. 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 50,000 military records available for the last name Greer. For the veterans among your Greer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Greer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greer in 1940 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greer 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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