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Greers Family History

Greers 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: Geers, Greer, Green, Freer, Gresens, Gress, Greek, Beers, Greene

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Where is the Greers family from?

You can see how Greers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Greers family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Greers's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Greers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greers 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 Greers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greers. 27% of Greers men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Greers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greers were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Greers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greers 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Greers. 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 42 military records available for the last name Greers. For the veterans among your Greers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greers lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Greers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greers in 1983 was 60, and 92 in 1996.

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