History of your Surname
Get access to Grenzig family records.Start a free trial

Grenzig Family History

Grenzig 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: Grenz, Greig, Renzi, Geng, Koenig, Gren, Greif, Krenzer, Ghezzi

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Grenzig family from?

You can see how Grenzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grenzig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grenzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenzig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grenzig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Grenzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Grenzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenzig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Grenzig

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Grenzig. 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.

View all Grenzig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Grenzig. For the veterans among your Grenzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grenzig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grenzig family history

Discover More

What is the average Grenzig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Grenzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grenzig in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenzig

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grenzig family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Grenzig last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial