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Grenlund Family History

Grenlund 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: Gronlund, Granlund, Greenlund, Greenland, Fredlund, Stenlund, Ireland

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Where is the Grenlund family from?

You can see how Grenlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grenlund families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenlund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grenlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenlund 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 Grenlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenlund. 100% of Grenlund men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grenlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Grenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenlund 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Grenlund. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grenlund. For the veterans among your Grenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenlund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Grenlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grenlund in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenlund 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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