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Greenlay Family History

Greenlay Name Meaning

see Greenley .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Greenway, Greenlaw, Greenly, Greenley, Greenman, Greenan, Greenland

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Where is the Greenlay family from?

You can see how Greenlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenlay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Greenlay families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greenlay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Greenlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Revenuer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Greenlay. 100% of Greenlay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Greenlay women worked as a Revenuer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenuer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenlay 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Greenlay. 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 240 military records available for the last name Greenlay. For the veterans among your Greenlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenlay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Greenlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greenlay in 1963 was 66, and 48 in 2002.

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