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Gregin Family History

Gregin 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: Grein, Green, Regis, Regina, Gren, Greif, Gregor, Grogan, Bredin

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Where is the Gregin family from?

You can see how Gregin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gregin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gregin family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gregin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gregin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gregin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seathe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gregin. 100% of Gregin men worked as a Seathe Worker. .

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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

  • Seathe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gregin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gregin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gregin. For the veterans among your Gregin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Gregin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gregin in 1975 was 81, and 67 in 1999.

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