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Greenwade Family History

Greenwade Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Greenwood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greenwade family from?

You can see how Greenwade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwade family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenwade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Greenwade families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Greenwade's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Greenwade families in 1891.
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What did your Greenwade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenwade. 39% of Greenwade men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Greenwade women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenwade were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Greenwade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greenwade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenwade 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Greenwade. 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 397 military records available for the last name Greenwade. For the veterans among your Greenwade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwade lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Greenwade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Greenwade in 1959 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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