This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grenolds family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grenolds Family History

Grenolds 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: Reynolds, Arnold, Reynold, Mcreynolds, Grenon, Arnoldi, Tenold

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grenolds family from?

You can see how Grenolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenolds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Grenolds families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenolds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grenolds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grenolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenolds. 100% of Grenolds women worked as a New Worker.

View Census Data for Grenolds | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Grenolds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Grenolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenolds census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Grenolds

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Grenolds. 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.

View all Grenolds immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Grenolds. For the veterans among your Grenolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grenolds military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grenolds family history

Discover More

What is the average Grenolds lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Grenolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grenolds in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenolds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenolds 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grenolds family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial