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Greenhaw Family History

Greenhaw Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Greenhow or Greenhalgh.

Possibly an altered form of German Grünhag(e) a variant of Grünhagen (see Gruenhagen).

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


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Where is the Greenhaw family from?

You can see how Greenhaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenhaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenhaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Greenhaw families living in Durham. This was about 22% of all the recorded Greenhaw's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Greenhaw families in 1891.
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What did your Greenhaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenhaw. 100% of Greenhaw men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Greenhaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Greenhaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenhaw 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Greenhaw. 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 922 military records available for the last name Greenhaw. For the veterans among your Greenhaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenhaw lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Greenhaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Greenhaw in 1958 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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