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Greenmyer Family History

Greenmyer 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: Greenamyer, Greener, Freemyer, Greenier, Greenman, Greiner, Greene

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Where is the Greenmyer family from?

You can see how Greenmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greenmyer family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Greenmyer's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Greenmyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenmyer. 67% of Greenmyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greenmyer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    67%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Greenmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Greenmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenmyer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Greenmyer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Greenmyer. For the veterans among your Greenmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenmyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Greenmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Greenmyer in 1968 was 88, and 64 in 2004.

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