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Greenly Family History

Greenly Name Meaning

English: variant of Greenley .

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


Similar surnames: Greenley, Greely, Greeney, Greene, Freeny, Creecy, Greener, Freeney

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Where is the Greenly family from?

You can see how Greenly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Greenly families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Greenly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greenly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greenly. 69% of Greenly 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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Greenly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenly 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Greenly. 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 873 military records available for the last name Greenly. For the veterans among your Greenly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenly lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Greenly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Greenly in 1950 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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