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Greenawald Family History

Greenawald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grünewald (see Grunewald).

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


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Where is the Greenawald family from?

You can see how Greenawald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenawald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenawald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Greenawald families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Greenawald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greenawald families in 1891.
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What did your Greenawald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenawald. 25% of Greenawald men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Greenawald women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenawald were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Greenawald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Greenawald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenawald 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Greenawald. 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 303 military records available for the last name Greenawald. For the veterans among your Greenawald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenawald lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Greenawald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Greenawald in 1957 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenawald 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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