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Greenlun Family History

Greenlun 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: Greenlund, Greenman, Greenan, Greenland, Greenhut, Greenlee, Greenup

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Where is the Greenlun family from?

You can see how Greenlun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenlun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenlun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Greenlun families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greenlun's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greenlun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenlun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenlun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greenlun. 50% of Greenlun men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Greenlun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenlun 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Greenlun. 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 51 military records available for the last name Greenlun. For the veterans among your Greenlun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenlun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Greenlun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Greenlun in 1966 was 86, and 77 in 2002.

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