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Gregery Family History

Gregery 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, Greger, Gregor, Breger, Reger, Gragert, Kreger, Creger

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Where is the Gregery family from?

You can see how Gregery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gregery families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gregery's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gregery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregery 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 Gregery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gregery. 100% of Gregery men worked as a Coal Hewer heavy Worker and 85% of Gregery 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Home Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gregery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregery 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Gregery. 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 212 military records available for the last name Gregery. For the veterans among your Gregery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gregery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gregery in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gregery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregery 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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