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Greenlow Family History

Greenlow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Greenhow, Greenlaw, Greenlee, Greenhaw, Greenhoe, Greenly, Greenley

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Where is the Greenlow family from?

You can see how Greenlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Greenlow families living in New Brunswick. This was about 79% of all the recorded Greenlow's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Greenlow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greenlow. 100% of Greenlow 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenlow 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Greenlow. 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 310 military records available for the last name Greenlow. For the veterans among your Greenlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Greenlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greenlow in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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