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Greggerson Family History

Greggerson 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: Gregerson, Gregersen, Reierson, Segerson, Griggers, Bergerson

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Where is the Greggerson family from?

You can see how Greggerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greggerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Greggerson families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Greggerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Greggerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greggerson 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 Greggerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greggerson. 28% of Greggerson men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Greggerson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Greggerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Greggerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggerson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Greggerson. 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 92 military records available for the last name Greggerson. For the veterans among your Greggerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggerson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Greggerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greggerson in 1944 was 20, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greggerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggerson 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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