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Gregus Family History

Gregus Surname Meaning

Slovak (Greguš): from a pet form of the personal name Gregor The surname Gregus is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Gregus family from?

You can see how Gregus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gregus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gregus family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gregus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gregus families in 1891.
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What did your Gregus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gregus. 40% of Gregus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gregus women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gregus were Chipper and Brack Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Chipper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Brack Work
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gregus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregus 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Gregus. 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 425 military records available for the last name Gregus. For the veterans among your Gregus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gregus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gregus in 1957 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregus 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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