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Greggs Family History

Greggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gregg with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Greggs family from?

You can see how Greggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Greggs families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Greggs's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Greggs families in 1911.
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What did your Greggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greggs. 100% of Greggs men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Greggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greggs 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Greggs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greggs. For the veterans among your Greggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greggs lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Greggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Greggs in 1947 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greggs 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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