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Greges Family History

Greges 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: Greger, Gregus, Greggs, Green, Regis, Gresens, Gregor, Gorges, Grapes

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Where is the Greges family from?

You can see how Greges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Greges family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Greges's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Greges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greges 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 Greges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greges. 60% of Greges men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Greges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greges 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Greges. 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 22 military records available for the last name Greges. For the veterans among your Greges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Greges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greges in 1965 was 61, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greges 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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