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Gregston Family History

Gregston Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Gregson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gregston family from?

You can see how Gregston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gregston families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gregston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gregston families in 1891.
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What did your Gregston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gregston. 100% of Gregston 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gregston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregston 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Gregston. 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 381 military records available for the last name Gregston. For the veterans among your Gregston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gregston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gregston in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregston 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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