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Gredy Family History

Gredy Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Grody, Grady, Grey, Green, Gray, Rey, Goody, Gandy, Grad, Remy

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Where is the Gredy family from?

You can see how Gredy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gredy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gredy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gredy families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gredy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gredy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gredy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gredy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gredy. 100% of Gredy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gredy women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Gredy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gredy 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Gredy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Gredy. For the veterans among your Gredy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gredy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gredy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gredy in 1974 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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