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Grenser Family History

Grenser 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: Genser, Greiser, Greaser, Grenier, Gresser, Brenner, Gressel, Kreiser

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Where is the Grenser family from?

You can see how Grenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Grenser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grenser families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grenser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenser. 75% of Grenser 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
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Grenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grenser. 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 33 military records available for the last name Grenser. For the veterans among your Grenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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