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Greenspon Family History

Greenspon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünspan (see Greenspan).

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


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Where is the Greenspon family from?

You can see how Greenspon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenspon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Greenspon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Greenspon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenspon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greenspon families in 1891.
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What did your Greenspon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenspon. 29% of Greenspon men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Greenspon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenspon were Owner and 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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenspon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenspon 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Greenspon. 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 192 military records available for the last name Greenspon. For the veterans among your Greenspon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenspon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Greenspon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Greenspon in 1964 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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