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Grenman Family History

Grenman 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: Greenman, Greiman, Grennan, German, Goeman, Brennan, Greenan, Bregman

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Where is the Grenman family from?

You can see how Grenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grenman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grenman family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grenman's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Grenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenman. 72% of Grenman 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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Grenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenman 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Grenman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Grenman. For the veterans among your Grenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Grenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grenman in 1965 was 74, and 69 in 1992.

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