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Greshan Family History

Greshan 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: Gresham, Bressan, Greenan, Crehan, Breihan, Rebhan, Groshans, Grisham

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Where is the Greshan family from?

You can see how Greshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Greshan family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Greshan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Greshan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greshan. 22% of Greshan men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Greshan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greshan were Farmer and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greshan 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Greshan. 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 148 military records available for the last name Greshan. For the veterans among your Greshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greshan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Greshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Greshan in 1964 was 53, and 74 in 2000.

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