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Gren Family History

Gren Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from gren ‘branch’ (Old Norse grein). It is possible that in some cases the name have been chosen with some reference to the notion of the ‘branches’ making up a family ‘tree’. Compare Branch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gran, Oren, Ogren, Green, Uren, Ren, Grenz, Osen, Goren, Glen

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Where is the Gren family from?

You can see how Gren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Gren families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gren. 20% of Gren men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gren women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gren were Salesman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gren 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gren. 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 897 military records available for the last name Gren. For the veterans among your Gren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gren in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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