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Greenwoo Family History

Greenwoo 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: Greenwood, Greenway, Greenhow, Greenhoe, Greeno, Green, Greenman

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Where is the Greenwoo family from?

You can see how Greenwoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Greenwoo family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenwoo's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Greenwoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenwoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Greenwoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenwoo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Greenwoo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Greenwoo. For the veterans among your Greenwoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwoo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Greenwoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Greenwoo in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenwoo 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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