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Greers Family History

Greers 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: Geers, Greer, Green, Freer, Gresens, Gress, Greek, Beers, Greene

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Where is the Greers family from?

You can see how Greers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Greers families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Greers's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greers 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 Greers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greers. 100% of Greers 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 611 census records available for the last name Greers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greers 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Greers. 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 42 military records available for the last name Greers. For the veterans among your Greers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greers lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Greers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greers in 1983 was 60, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greers 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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