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Greenheck Family History

Greenheck 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: Greenhill, Greener, Greenleaf, Greenhow, Greenwell, Greene, Greenhut

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Where is the Greenheck family from?

You can see how Greenheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenheck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Greenheck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Greenheck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Greenheck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Greenheck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greenheck. 78% of Greenheck men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    23%
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What Greenheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Greenheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenheck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Greenheck. 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 48 military records available for the last name Greenheck. For the veterans among your Greenheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenheck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Greenheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Greenheck in 1963 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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