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Grenlie Family History

Grenlie 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: Greenlee, Glennie, Grenke, Greenlief, Rennie, Grenier, Grelle

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Where is the Grenlie family from?

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

What did your Grenlie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Grenlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenlie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grenlie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grenlie. For the veterans among your Grenlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenlie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Grenlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grenlie in 1974 was 36, and 57 in 2002.

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