Greir Family History

Greir Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Greif, Grein, Greim, Greis, Grear, Greig, Greer, Greil, Reis, Green

6,000 record(s) for Greir

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
194	Military Records
232	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Greir family from?

You can see how Greir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Greir families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greir's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greir families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greir.

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

Farmer

55%

Laborer

28%

Butcher

19%

What Greir family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Greir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greir census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Greir. 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.

Military Records

There are 194 military records available for the last name Greir. For the veterans among your Greir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Greir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Greir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Greir in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greir ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.