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Grecus Family History

Grecus 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: Gregus, Reus, Gress, Greco, Remus, Grech, Redus, Greis, Grems, Greaux

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Where is the Grecus family from?

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

What did your Grecus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grecus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Grecus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grecus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grecus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grecus. For the veterans among your Grecus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grecus lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Grecus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grecus in 1989 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

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