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Greensport Family History

Greensport 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: Greenspon, Greenspan, Greenstone, Davenport, Greenwood, Greener

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greensport surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greensport ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Greensport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greensport 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Greensport. 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 11 military records available for the last name Greensport. For the veterans among your Greensport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greensport lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Greensport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Greensport in 1984 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

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