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Gregsby Family History

Gregsby 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: Grigsby, Gregory, Presby, Grisby, Gregson, Rigsby, Cressy, Gressel

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Where is the Gregsby family from?

You can see how Gregsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Gregsby families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gregsby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gregsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gregsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gregsby. 30% of Gregsby men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Gregsby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gregsby were Labor and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gregsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregsby 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gregsby. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gregsby. For the veterans among your Gregsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregsby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Gregsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gregsby in 1972 was 73, and 82 in 1998.

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