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Greves Family History

Greves Surname Meaning

see Greaves.

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


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Where is the Greves family from?

You can see how Greves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Greves families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Greves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greves 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 Greves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Greves. 58% of Greves men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Greves women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Greves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greves 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Greves. 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 626 military records available for the last name Greves. For the veterans among your Greves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greves in 1963 was 77, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greves 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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