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Greenlief Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English or Jewish Greenleaf .

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


Similar surnames: Greenleaf, Greenhill, Greenhoe, Greenhaw, Greenwood, Greeney, Greener

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Where is the Greenlief family from?

You can see how Greenlief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenlief family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenlief families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Greenlief families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenlief's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Greenlief families in 1911.
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What did your Greenlief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenlief. 36% of Greenlief men worked as a Farming and 50% of Greenlief women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenlief were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farming
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greenlief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenlief 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Greenlief. 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 429 military records available for the last name Greenlief. For the veterans among your Greenlief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenlief lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Greenlief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Greenlief in 1949 was 26, and 77 in 2003.

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