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Greenslait Family History

Greenslait Surname 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: Greenslade, Greenblatt, Greenland, Greenspan, Greenstein, Greenwalt

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Where is the Greenslait family from?

You can see how Greenslait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenslait family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greenslait families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenslait's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Greenslait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenslait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Greenslait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greenslait. 100% of Greenslait men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Greenslait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Greenslait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenslait 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Greenslait. 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 11 military records available for the last name Greenslait. For the veterans among your Greenslait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenslait lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Greenslait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Greenslait in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenslait 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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