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Greentaner Family History

Greentaner 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, Greenman, Greenan, Greenland, Greener, Greenwade

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Where is the Greentaner family from?

You can see how Greentaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greentaner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greentaner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Greentaner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greentaner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greentaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greentaner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Greentaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greentaner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Greentaner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Greentaner. For the veterans among your Greentaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greentaner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Greentaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greentaner in 1964 was 79, and 29 in 1991.

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