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Grenke Family History

Grenke Name Meaning

North German: variant of Grönke (see Groenke ).

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


Similar surnames: Gruenke, Grunke, Brenke, Groenke, Greunke, Frenkel, Greinke, Grebe

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Where is the Grenke family from?

You can see how Grenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Grenke families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grenke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grenke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grenke. 100% of Grenke 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Grenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenke 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Grenke. 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 287 military records available for the last name Grenke. For the veterans among your Grenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grenke in 1944 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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