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Greenhalgh Family History

Greenhalgh Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire called Greenhalgh from Old English grēne ‘green’ + holh ‘hollow’. Compare Greener .

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


Similar surnames: Greenhow, Greenhill, Greenlee, Greenidge, Greenman, Green, Greenwell

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Where is the Greenhalgh family from?

You can see how Greenhalgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenhalgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenhalgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Greenhalgh families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Greenhalgh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greenhalgh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenhalgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenhalgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greenhalgh. 24% of Greenhalgh 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 1921

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
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What Greenhalgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Greenhalgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenhalgh 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenhalgh. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Greenhalgh. For the veterans among your Greenhalgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenhalgh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greenhalgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greenhalgh in 1956 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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