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Greton Family History

Greton 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: Ireton, Grenon, Groton, Breton, Green, Orton, Gayton, Keeton, Preston

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Where is the Greton family from?

You can see how Greton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Greton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Greton family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greton's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Greton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greton 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 Greton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Greton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greton 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Greton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Greton. For the veterans among your Greton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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