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Greenhalgh Family History

Greenhalgh Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire called Greenhalgh from Old English grēne ‘green’ + holh ‘hollow’.

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


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Where is the Greenhalgh family from?

You can see how Greenhalgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenhalgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenhalgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6,248 Greenhalgh families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Greenhalgh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greenhalgh families in 1891.
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What did your Greenhalgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenhalgh. 9% of Greenhalgh men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Greenhalgh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenhalgh were Insurance Agent and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Cotton Spinner
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Insurance Agent
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Greenhalgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Greenhalgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenhalgh 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenhalgh. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Greenhalgh. For the veterans among your Greenhalgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenhalgh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Greenhalgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greenhalgh in 1956 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenhalgh 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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