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Greye Family History

Greye 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, Grey, Grewe, Grebe, Grefe, Gueye, Freye, Rye, Green, Dreyer

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Where is the Greye family from?

You can see how Greye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greye family living in Maine. This was about 20% of all the recorded Greye's in USA. Maine and 4 other states had the highest population of Greye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greye 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 157 census records available for the last name Greye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greye 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 Greye. 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 47 military records available for the last name Greye. For the veterans among your Greye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Greye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greye in 1973 was 49, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greye 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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