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Grenlich Family History

Grenlich 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: Greulich, Freilich, Redlich, Gerlich, Genrich, Gramlich, Grealish

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Where is the Grenlich family from?

You can see how Grenlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenlich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Grenlich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grenlich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grenlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenlich 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 Grenlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenlich. 16% of Grenlich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grenlich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenlich were Butcher and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Grenlich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Grenlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenlich 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Grenlich. 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 165 military records available for the last name Grenlich. For the veterans among your Grenlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenlich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Grenlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grenlich in 1966 was 70, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenlich 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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