This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Greetham family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Greetham Family History

Greetham Surname Meaning

from Greetham (Lincs Rutland).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Greetham family from?

You can see how Greetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greetham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greetham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Greetham families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Greetham's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Greetham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greetham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Greetham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greetham. 29% of Greetham men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Greetham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greetham were General Labourer and House Wife.

View Census Data for Greetham | 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.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • House Wife
    3%

What Greetham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Greetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greetham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Greetham

Passenger Lists

There are 520 immigration records available for the last name Greetham. 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.

View all Greetham immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 652 military records available for the last name Greetham. For the veterans among your Greetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Greetham military records

You've only scratched the surface of Greetham family history

Discover More

What is the average Greetham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greetham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Greetham in 1958 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greetham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greetham 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Greetham family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial