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Greshman Family History

Greshman 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: Gressman, Freshman, Greenman, Grassman, Pressman, Gresham, Dressman

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Where is the Greshman family from?

You can see how Greshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greshman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Greshman family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Greshman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Greshman families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Greshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greshman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Greshman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Greshman. For the veterans among your Greshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greshman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Greshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Greshman in 1968 was 76, and 46 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greshman 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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