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Gresenthwaite Family History

Gresenthwaite 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: Crosthwaite, Goldthwaite, Cowperthwaite, Greenwade, Braithwaite

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Where is the Gresenthwaite family from?

You can see how Gresenthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresenthwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gresenthwaite families living in Cumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gresenthwaite's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Gresenthwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Gresenthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gresenthwaite. 100% of Gresenthwaite 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gresenthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresenthwaite 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gresenthwaite. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gresenthwaite. For the veterans among your Gresenthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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