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Greenabaum Family History

Greenabaum 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: Greenbaum, Greenebaum, Greenaway, Greenawalt, Greenawald, Griesbaum

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Where is the Greenabaum family from?

You can see how Greenabaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenabaum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greenabaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Greenabaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Greenabaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Greenabaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenabaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenabaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenabaum. 100% of Greenabaum men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greenabaum women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Greenabaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Greenabaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenabaum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Greenabaum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Greenabaum. For the veterans among your Greenabaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenabaum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Greenabaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Greenabaum in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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