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Greenblat Family History

Greenblat 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: Greenblatt, Greenlaw, Greenman, Greenway, Greenbaum, Greenan

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Where is the Greenblat family from?

You can see how Greenblat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenblat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Greenblat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Greenblat families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Greenblat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greenblat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenblat 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 Greenblat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenblat. 41% of Greenblat men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Greenblat women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenblat were Tailor and Nurse. .

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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

  • Salesman
    41%
  • Owner Manager
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenblat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenblat 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Greenblat. 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 232 military records available for the last name Greenblat. For the veterans among your Greenblat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenblat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greenblat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Greenblat in 1963 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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