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Greshner Family History

Greshner 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: Greener, Frehner, Greiner, Rechner, Leshner, Goehner, Gessner, Resner

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Where is the Greshner family from?

You can see how Greshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greshner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Greshner families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Greshner's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Greshner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greshner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greshner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greshner. 50% of Greshner 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
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Greshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greshner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Greshner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Greshner. For the veterans among your Greshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greshner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Greshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Greshner in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 1978.

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