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Gregerson Family History

Gregerson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish Norwegian and North German Gregersen.

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


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Where is the Gregerson family from?

You can see how Gregerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gregerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gregerson families living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gregerson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gregerson families in 1891.
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What did your Gregerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gregerson. 87% of Gregerson 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%
  • Without Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gregerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregerson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gregerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gregerson. For the veterans among your Gregerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregerson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gregerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gregerson in 1947 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gregerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregerson 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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