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Greenside Family History

Greenside Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): from Middle English grene ‘green’ + side ‘side flank’ (Old English grēne sīde) probably a habitational name for someone from a place called with reference to a green hillside.

Alternatively, perhaps a nickname referring to one who wore green clothes.

Compare Ironside Whiteside.

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


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Where is the Greenside family from?

You can see how Greenside families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenside family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenside families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Greenside families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Greenside's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greenside families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenside 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 Greenside ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Superintendent Bures and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenside. 100% of Greenside men worked as a Superintendent Bures and 100% of Greenside 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

  • Superintendent Bures
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Greenside. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenside 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Greenside. 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 118 military records available for the last name Greenside. For the veterans among your Greenside ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenside lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Greenside life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greenside in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenside 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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