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Greenshaw Family History

Greenshaw Surname Meaning

see Grimshaw.

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


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Where is the Greenshaw family from?

You can see how Greenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Greenshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Greenshaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Greenshaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greenshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Greenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greenshaw. 70% of Greenshaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenshaw 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Greenshaw. 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 113 military records available for the last name Greenshaw. For the veterans among your Greenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Greenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Greenshaw in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greenshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenshaw 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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