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Greva Family History

Greva 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: Greve, Grega, Green, Reza, Grave, Grove, Gren, Greif, Breda, Great

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Where is the Greva family from?

You can see how Greva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greva family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greva families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Greva families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greva's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Greva families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greva. 100% of Greva women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Greva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greva 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Greva. 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 25 military records available for the last name Greva. For the veterans among your Greva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greva lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Greva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Greva in 1953 was 61, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greva 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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