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Grenrood Family History

Grenrood 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: Greenwood, Henwood, Redwood, Penrod, Grindrod, Grenon, Gerold

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Where is the Grenrood family from?

You can see how Grenrood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenrood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenrood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grenrood families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenrood's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grenrood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenrood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Grenrood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Grenrood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenrood 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grenrood. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grenrood. For the veterans among your Grenrood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenrood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Grenrood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grenrood in 1966 was 78, and 100 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenrood 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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