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Geenhalgh Family History

Geenhalgh 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: Greenhalgh, Greenhill, Goethals, Gernhardt, Greenhagen, Keebaugh

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Where is the Geenhalgh family from?

You can see how Geenhalgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geenhalgh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Geenhalgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Geenhalgh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geenhalgh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Geenhalgh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Geenhalgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geenhalgh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geenhalgh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Geenhalgh. For the veterans among your Geenhalgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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