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Grene Family History

Grene Surname Meaning

see Green.

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


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Where is the Grene family from?

You can see how Grene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Grene families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grene families in 1911.
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What did your Grene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grene. 24% of Grene men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Grene women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grene were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grene 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Grene. 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 375 military records available for the last name Grene. For the veterans among your Grene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grene lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grene in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grene 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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