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Greigo Family History

Greigo 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: Greig, Grego, Rego, Greif, Gregor, Frigo, Rigo, Greco, Breig, Grein

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Where is the Greigo family from?

You can see how Greigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greigo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Greigo families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Greigo's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Greigo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Greigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greigo. 58% of Greigo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%

What Greigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Greigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greigo 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Greigo. 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 106 military records available for the last name Greigo. For the veterans among your Greigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greigo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Greigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Greigo in 1970 was 83, and 24 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greigo 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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