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Greendeer Family History

Greendeer 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: Greener, Greenlees, Greenlee, Greenier, Greenamyer, Grinder, Render

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Where is the Greendeer family from?

You can see how Greendeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greendeer family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Greendeer families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Greendeer's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Greendeer families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Greendeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greendeer 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 immigration records available for the last name Greendeer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Greendeer. For the veterans among your Greendeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greendeer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Greendeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greendeer in 1979 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greendeer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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