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Grenfell Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Granville (of Norman origin) or Greenfield .

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


Similar surnames: Grennell, Grenell, Grinnell, Grindell, Arnell, Penwell, Grindel

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Where is the Grenfell family from?

You can see how Grenfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grenfell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Grenfell families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grenfell's in USA. California had the highest population of Grenfell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenfell 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 Grenfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenfell. 17% of Grenfell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grenfell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenfell were Miner and Clerk. .

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Grenfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenfell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grenfell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grenfell. For the veterans among your Grenfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenfell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grenfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grenfell in 1947 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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