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Gre Family History

Gre Name 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: Gee, Ge, Re, Ore, Gore, Gren, Ure, Grew, Gere, Gue

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Where is the Gre family from?

You can see how Gre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gre families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gre 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 Gre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gre. 100% of Gre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gre 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Gre. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Gre. For the veterans among your Gre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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