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Greenbury Family History

Greenbury Name Meaning

see Greenberry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Greenburg, Greenberg, Greenway, Greenbaum, Greener, Greenhut

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Where is the Greenbury family from?

You can see how Greenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Greenbury families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Greenbury's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greenbury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greenbury. 50% of Greenbury men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenbury 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Greenbury. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Greenbury. For the veterans among your Greenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenbury lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Greenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Greenbury in 1970 was 40, and 94 in 2002.

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