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Grencer Family History

Grencer 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: Grenier, Brenner, Krenzer, Granger, Grinder, Render, Greener, Trenner

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Where is the Grencer family from?

You can see how Grencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grencer family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Grencer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Grencer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Grencer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grencer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grencer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grencer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grencer. 100% of Grencer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Grencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grencer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Grencer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grencer. For the veterans among your Grencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grencer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grencer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grencer in 1966 was 75, and 30 in 2003.

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