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Grenig Family History

Grenig 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: Greig, Geng, Koenig, Gren, Greif, Grenz, Genin, Breig, Reinig, Guenin

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Where is the Grenig family from?

You can see how Grenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grenig families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenig's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Grenig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Grenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenig 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grenig. 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 56 military records available for the last name Grenig. For the veterans among your Grenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grenig in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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