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Greco Name Meaning

Italian: ethnic name for a Greek from Italian Greco (from Latin Graecus). In some cases it may have been applied as a nickname for a crafty or guileful person for these were qualities traditionally attributed to the Greeks.

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


Similar surnames: Grego, Griego, Grieco, Grano, Grech, Greif, Gregor, Gruca, Geno, Reo

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Where is the Greco family from?

You can see how Greco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Greco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Greco families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Greco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greco families in 1911.
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What did your Greco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greco. 45% of Greco men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    45%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Blacksmith
    23%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Greco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greco 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Greco. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Greco. For the veterans among your Greco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greco lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Greco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greco in 1946 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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