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Greyhurst Family History

Greyhurst 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: Crowhurst, Hayhurst, Akehurst, Smethurst, Dewhurst, Hurst, Dreyfus

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Where is the Greyhurst family from?

You can see how Greyhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greyhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Greyhurst families living in Warwickshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Greyhurst's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Greyhurst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Greyhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greyhurst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Greyhurst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Greyhurst. For the veterans among your Greyhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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