This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Greser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Greser Family History

Greser 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: Grueser, Graser, Goeser, Grieser, Grever, Gieser, Greger, Greiser

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Greser family from?

You can see how Greser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Greser families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Greser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greser. 45% of Greser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Greser women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greser were Carpenter and Cook.

View Census Data for Greser | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Greser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Greser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Greser

Passenger Lists

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Greser. 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.

View all Greser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Greser. For the veterans among your Greser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Greser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Greser family history

Discover More

What is the average Greser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Greser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Greser in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Greser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial