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Grenda Family History

Grenda Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Grzęda a nickname from grzęda ‘perch roost patch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grand, Lenda, Grenz, Renda, Grega, Grenke, Grennan, Glenna, Grande

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Where is the Grenda family from?

You can see how Grenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grenda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Grenda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 16% of all the recorded Grenda's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenda. 32% of Grenda men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Grenda women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenda were Comber and Fin Plate. .

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Comber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Fin Plate
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenda 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Grenda. 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 364 military records available for the last name Grenda. For the veterans among your Grenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenda lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grenda in 1960 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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