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Greeno Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Grignon . English (London): variant of Greenough or Greenhouse

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gebo, Greenhoe, Geno, Greenia, Reno, Grenon, Ureno, Greely, Greco

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Where is the Greeno family from?

You can see how Greeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greeno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Greeno families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Greeno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greeno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greeno. 36% of Greeno men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Greeno women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greeno were Salesman and Sewer. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Sewer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Greeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeno 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Greeno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greeno. For the veterans among your Greeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeno lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Greeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Greeno in 1940 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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