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Greensides Family History

Greensides Surname Meaning

see Greenside.

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


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Where is the Greensides family from?

You can see how Greensides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greensides family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greensides families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Greensides families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Greensides's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greensides families in 1911.
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What did your Greensides ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Greensides. 75% of Greensides 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
    75%
  • Teamster
    13%
  • Agent
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greensides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greensides 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Greensides. 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 223 military records available for the last name Greensides. For the veterans among your Greensides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greensides lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greensides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greensides in 1962 was 88, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greensides ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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