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Gregary Family History

Gregary 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: Gregory, Geary, Gregor, Trenary, Bregar, Greger, Gregori, Greany

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Where is the Gregary family from?

You can see how Gregary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Gregary families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gregary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gregary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregary 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 Gregary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gregary. 87% of Gregary 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
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gregary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregary 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Gregary. 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 272 military records available for the last name Gregary. For the veterans among your Gregary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregary lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Gregary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gregary in 1972 was 88, and 31 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gregary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregary 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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