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Greg Name Meaning

English: variant of Gregg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grey, Drey, Grega, Geer, Greb, Brey, Great, Ree, Giel, Gregg

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Where is the Greg family from?

You can see how Greg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Greg families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Greg's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Greg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greg. 67% of Greg 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Greg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greg. For the veterans among your Greg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Greg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Greg in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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