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Greenwaldt Family History

Greenwaldt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünwald; see Grunwald.

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


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Where is the Greenwaldt family from?

You can see how Greenwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwaldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenwaldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Greenwaldt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Greenwaldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Greenwaldt families in 1880.
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What did your Greenwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenwaldt. 32% of Greenwaldt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Greenwaldt women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenwaldt were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Greenwaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenwaldt 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Greenwaldt. 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 148 military records available for the last name Greenwaldt. For the veterans among your Greenwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwaldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Greenwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greenwaldt in 1964 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

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