Greenhead Family History

Greenhead Surname Meaning

From Greenhead in Haltwhistle (Northumb) possibly also from Greenhead in Innerleithen (Peebless) or Greenhead (Roxburghs); otherwise topographic for someone who lived ‘(on the) green high ground summit’.

The name likely has its roots in the Middle English language, with components that can be traced back to the terms grene and hed.

These terms together depict a landscape characterized by lush greenery and elevated terrain.

In essence, the name conveys a geographical identity for those residing in such verdant and lofty locations.

This interpretation emphasizes the relationship between the environment and the community that inhabits it.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
167	Military Records
111	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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Where is the Greenhead family from?

You can see how Greenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenhead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Greenhead families living in Surrey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Greenhead's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Greenhead families in 1891.

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What did your Greenhead 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 Greenhead. 100% of Greenhead men worked as a General labourer and 76% of Greenhead women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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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.

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Housewife

11%

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic

What Greenhead family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Greenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenhead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Greenhead. 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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Military Records

There are 167 military records available for the last name Greenhead. For the veterans among your Greenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenhead lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Greenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greenhead in 1994 was 42, and 84 in 1996.

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Greenhead Surname Meaning

The name likely has its roots in the Middle English language, with components that can be traced back to the terms grene and hed.

These terms together depict a landscape characterized by lush greenery and elevated terrain.

In essence, the name conveys a geographical identity for those residing in such verdant and lofty locations.

This interpretation emphasizes the relationship between the environment and the community that inhabits it.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Greenhead family from?

What did your Greenhead ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

76%

Housewife

11%

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic

What Greenhead family records will you find?

What is the average Greenhead lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Greenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Greenhead in 1994 was 42, and 84 in 1996.

Greenhead Family History

Greenhead Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Greenhead

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Greenhead Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Greenhead

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Where is the Greenhead family from?

What did your Greenhead ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Greenhead family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Greenhead family history

What is the average Greenhead lifespan?

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