Greatley Family History

Greatley Surname Meaning

From Grateley (Hants), which is recorded as greatteleiam in about 929. The place-name derives from Old English grēat ‘thick massive’.

In addition, lēah translates to ‘wood woodland clearing’. This combination of terms reflects the geographical features of the area.

The historical significance of the name provides insights into the landscape and usage of the land during that period.

Understanding these origins can enhance our appreciation for how language and place interact over time.

Overall, Grateley serves as an interesting example of the evolution of English place names.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Grasley, Heatley, Wheatley, Greeley, Ratley, Greaney, Goatley, Gravley, Gatley, Graley

790	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
26	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
499	Census and Voter Lists
341	Member Trees

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Where is the Greatley family from?

You can see how Greatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greatley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Greatley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Greatley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greatley families in 1891.

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What did your Greatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greatley.

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There are 499 census records available for the last name Greatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greatley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 26 military records available for the last name Greatley. For the veterans among your Greatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Greatley Surname Meaning

From Grateley (Hants), which is recorded as greatteleiam in about 929. The place-name derives from Old English grēat ‘thick massive’.

In addition, lēah translates to ‘wood woodland clearing’. This combination of terms reflects the geographical features of the area.

The historical significance of the name provides insights into the landscape and usage of the land during that period.

Understanding these origins can enhance our appreciation for how language and place interact over time.

Overall, Grateley serves as an interesting example of the evolution of English place names.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Greatley family from?

What did your Greatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greatley.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Greatley family records will you find?

What is the average Greatley lifespan?

Greatley Family History

Greatley Surname Meaning

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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