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Greenstone Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünstein; see Grunstein and Gruenstein . Compare Greenstein .

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


Similar surnames: Redstone, Greenstein, Greenhouse, Firestone, Greenspan, Greenman

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Where is the Greenstone family from?

You can see how Greenstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greenstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Greenstone families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Greenstone's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greenstone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenstone. 33% of Greenstone men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Greenstone women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenstone were Owner and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Executive
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greenstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenstone 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Greenstone. 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 482 military records available for the last name Greenstone. For the veterans among your Greenstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenstone lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Greenstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greenstone in 1960 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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