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Gregon Family History

Gregon 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: Gregor, Grenon, Gregson, Grego, Green, Gregory, Dragon, Rego, Gren

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Where is the Gregon family from?

You can see how Gregon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gregon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Gregon families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gregon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gregon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregon 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 Gregon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Gregon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregon 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Gregon. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gregon. For the veterans among your Gregon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Gregon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gregon in 1982 was 88, and 85 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregon 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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