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Greybear Family History

Greybear 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: Greber, Greear, Graybeal, Dreyer, Gruber, Graber, Geyer, Grober

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Where is the Greybear family from?

You can see how Greybear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greybear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greybear family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Greybear's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Greybear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greybear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Greybear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greybear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Greybear. 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 7 military records available for the last name Greybear. For the veterans among your Greybear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greybear lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Greybear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greybear in 1978 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greybear 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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