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Greenthaler Family History

Greenthaler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mergenthaler, Greenhagen, Greenhalgh, Tiefenthaler, Morgenthaler

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Where is the Greenthaler family from?

You can see how Greenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenthaler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Greenthaler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Greenthaler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Greenthaler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenthaler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Greenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenthaler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Greenthaler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Greenthaler. For the veterans among your Greenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenthaler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Greenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Greenthaler in 1970 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenthaler 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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