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Greenwall Family History

Greenwall 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: Greenwell, Greenwalt, Greenwald, Greenway, Greenhill, Greenwade

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Where is the Greenwall family from?

You can see how Greenwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Greenwall families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Greenwall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Greenwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenwall 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 Greenwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greenwall. 67% of Greenwall 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
    67%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    34%

What Greenwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greenwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenwall 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Greenwall. 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 367 military records available for the last name Greenwall. For the veterans among your Greenwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Greenwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Greenwall in 1957 was 32, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greenwall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenwall 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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