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Greggins Family History

Greggins 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: Riggins, Heggins, Goggins, Greggs, Leggins, Regis, Regina, Gresens

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Where is the Greggins family from?

You can see how Greggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Greggins families living in Glamorgan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Greggins's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Greggins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Greggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggins 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Greggins. 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 28 military records available for the last name Greggins. For the veterans among your Greggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Greggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Greggins in 1976 was 49, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggins 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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