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Greenamyer Family History

Greenamyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grünemeier or Grön(e)meier (see Gronemeyer) a compound name from Middle High German grüene ‘green fresh’ or Middle Low German grōne + Middle High German meier ‘(tenant) farmer’ probably in the early period of surname formation denoting a farmer whose land was in a woodland clearing.

In later formations the first element taken from a placename or topographic feature may have been added to distinguish the bearer from other bearers of the common surname Meyer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Greenamyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenamyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenamyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Greenamyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Greenamyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greenamyer families in 1840.
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What did your Greenamyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greenamyer. 100% of Greenamyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Greenamyer. 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 256 military records available for the last name Greenamyer. For the veterans among your Greenamyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenamyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greenamyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greenamyer in 1958 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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