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Greenstone Family History

Greenstone Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünstein; see Grunstein and Gruenstein.

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


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Where is the Greenstone family from?

You can see how Greenstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greenstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Greenstone families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Greenstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greenstone families in 1891.
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What did your Greenstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenstone. 100% of Greenstone men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Greenstone 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greenstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenstone 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Greenstone. 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 482 military records available for the last name Greenstone. For the veterans among your Greenstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenstone lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Greenstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greenstone in 1960 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenstone 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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