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Greaver Family History

Greaver Surname Meaning

Variant of Greever a surname of probable German origin.

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


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Where is the Greaver family from?

You can see how Greaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greaver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Greaver families living in Alberta. This was about 54% of all the recorded Greaver's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Greaver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greaver 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 Greaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greaver. 35% of Greaver men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Greaver women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greaver were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Greaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greaver 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Greaver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 579 military records available for the last name Greaver. For the veterans among your Greaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greaver lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Greaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greaver in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greaver 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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