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Greendyke Family History

Greendyke 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: Groendyke, Greene, Greenwade, Greenlee, Greenidge, Greinke, Groenke

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Where is the Greendyke family from?

You can see how Greendyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greendyke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greendyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Greendyke families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Greendyke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Greendyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greendyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greendyke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Greendyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greendyke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Greendyke. 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 15 military records available for the last name Greendyke. For the veterans among your Greendyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greendyke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Greendyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greendyke in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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