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Greger Family History

Greger Surname Meaning

German, Norwegian, and Swedish: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory).

Germanized form of Polish Grzegorz and Sorbian Grogor ‘Gregory’ (see Gregor).

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


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Where is the Greger family from?

You can see how Greger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Greger families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Greger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greger families in 1891.
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What did your Greger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greger. 26% of Greger men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Greger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greger were Clerk and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Greger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Greger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Greger. For the veterans among your Greger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Greger in 1958 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greger 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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