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Grenz Family History

Grenz Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone with a deformity or peculiarity of the mouth or nose from Middle High German grans ‘beak snout’.

Topographic name for someone who lived near a border from Polish granica which became German Grenze ‘border’ after the 16th century.

Habitational name from Grenz in Brandenburg.

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


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You can see how Grenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Grenz families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grenz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grenz families in 1911.
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What did your Grenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grenz. 100% of Grenz men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grenz. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Grenz. For the veterans among your Grenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grenz in 1958 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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