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Gregar Family History

Gregar 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: Gregor, Bregar, Greger, Grear, Greear, Grega, Cregar, Gregory, Regal

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Where is the Gregar family from?

You can see how Gregar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gregar families living in Cornwall. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gregar's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gregar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregar 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 Gregar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gregar. 100% of Gregar 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gregar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregar 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Gregar. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gregar. For the veterans among your Gregar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gregar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gregar in 1953 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gregar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregar 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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