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Grennell Family History

Grennell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Grinnell.

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


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Where is the Grennell family from?

You can see how Grennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grennell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Grennell family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grennell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grennell families in 1911.
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What did your Grennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grennell. 27% of Grennell men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Grennell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grennell were Waterman 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Waterman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Receptionist
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Grennell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grennell 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Grennell. 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 324 military records available for the last name Grennell. For the veterans among your Grennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grennell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Grennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grennell in 1954 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grennell 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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