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Grenie Family History

Grenie 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: Grenke, Grenier, Grange, Grine, Gren, Greif, Grande, Grenz, Grone

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Where is the Grenie family from?

You can see how Grenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grenie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 8 Grenie families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenie's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Grenie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenie. 58% of Grenie men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Grenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenie 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grenie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grenie. For the veterans among your Grenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Grenie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grenie in 1988 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

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