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Greeno Family History

Greeno Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Grignon. English (London): variant of Greenough or Greenhouse

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


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Where is the Greeno family from?

You can see how Greeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greeno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greeno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Greeno families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Greeno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greeno families in 1891.
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What did your Greeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Optical Frame Maker Forem and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greeno. 100% of Greeno men worked as an Optical Frame Maker Forem and 100% of Greeno 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Optical Frame Maker Forem
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Greeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greeno 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Greeno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greeno. For the veterans among your Greeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greeno lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Greeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Greeno in 1940 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greeno 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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