Grensted Family History

Grensted Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Grinstead, Fenster, Gressel, Brewster, Gersten, Genser, Nienstedt, Preister, Trester, Evenstad

2,000 record(s) for Grensted

749	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
63	Immigration Records
623	Census and Voter Lists
551	Member Trees

Where is the Grensted family from?

You can see how Grensted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grensted family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grensted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Grensted families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grensted's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Grensted families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grensted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grensted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grensted.

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

Foreman

100%

What Grensted family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 623 census records available for the last name Grensted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grensted census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Grensted. 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.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Grensted. For the veterans among your Grensted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Grensted lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Grensted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grensted in 1968 was 39, and 94 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grensted ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.