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Greenier Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Grenier .

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


Similar surnames: Greener, Greenia, Grenier, Greene, Greening, Queener, Reinier

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Where is the Greenier family from?

You can see how Greenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Greenier families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Greenier's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Greenier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenier. 58% of Greenier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Greenier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenier were Clerk and Attendant. .

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenier 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Greenier. 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 312 military records available for the last name Greenier. For the veterans among your Greenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenier lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Greenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greenier in 1942 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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