Greenroyd Family History

Greenroyd Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Greneroade in Rochdale (Lancs) named with Middle English grene ‘green’ + rode royd ‘clearing’.

It has roots in Old English, where grēne signifies 'green' and *rodu is associated with 'clearing'.

The combination of these elements highlights the scenic nature of the area it once identified.

Such place names often reflect the geographical and cultural significance of their origins.

Understanding the etymology can give insights into the historical landscape and community of Rochdale.

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

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70	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Greenroyd family from?

You can see how Greenroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Greenroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Greenroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Greenroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greenroyd families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenroyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Greenroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor driver and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenroyd. 100% of Greenroyd men worked as a Motor driver and 88% of Greenroyd 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.

Motor driver

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

88%

outerwear hand furisb

13%

What Greenroyd family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Greenroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenroyd 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Greenroyd. 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 54 military records available for the last name Greenroyd. For the veterans among your Greenroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenroyd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greenroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greenroyd in 1964 was 81, and 47 in 2003.

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Greenroyd Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Greneroade in Rochdale (Lancs) named with Middle English grene ‘green’ + rode royd ‘clearing’.

It has roots in Old English, where grēne signifies 'green' and *rodu is associated with 'clearing'.

The combination of these elements highlights the scenic nature of the area it once identified.

Such place names often reflect the geographical and cultural significance of their origins.

Understanding the etymology can give insights into the historical landscape and community of Rochdale.

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

Where is the Greenroyd family from?

What did your Greenroyd 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.

Motor driver

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

88%

outerwear hand furisb

13%

What Greenroyd family records will you find?

What is the average Greenroyd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Greenroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greenroyd in 1964 was 81, and 47 in 2003.

Greenroyd Family History

Greenroyd Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Greenroyd

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Greenroyd Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Greenroyd

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Where is the Greenroyd family from?

What did your Greenroyd ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Greenroyd family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Greenroyd family history

What is the average Greenroyd lifespan?

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