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Greenlund Family History

Greenlund Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Grönlund (see Gronlund).

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


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Where is the Greenlund family from?

You can see how Greenlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenlund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenlund families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Greenlund families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenlund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greenlund families in 1891.
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What did your Greenlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenlund. 50% of Greenlund men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greenlund women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Sawyer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Greenlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenlund 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Greenlund. 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 202 military records available for the last name Greenlund. For the veterans among your Greenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Greenlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Greenlund in 1962 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenlund 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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