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Greggain Family History

Greggain 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: Germain, Grogan, Greenan, Bregman, Creegan, Regan, Reggio, Grein

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Where is the Greggain family from?

You can see how Greggain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggain family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Greggain families living in Cumberland. This was about 94% of all the recorded Greggain's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greggain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggain 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 Greggain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greggain. 100% of Greggain 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
    100%

What Greggain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Greggain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggain 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Greggain. 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 20 military records available for the last name Greggain. For the veterans among your Greggain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggain lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Greggain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Greggain in 1988 was 81, and 70 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greggain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggain 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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