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Greensted Family History

Greensted Surname Meaning

see Grinstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Greensted family from?

You can see how Greensted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greensted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greensted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Greensted families living in Kent. This was about 77% of all the recorded Greensted's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Greensted families in 1891.
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What did your Greensted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greensted. 50% of Greensted men worked as a Dental Mechanic and 82% of Greensted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greensted were Grocer and Nursery Nurse.

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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

  • Dental Mechanic
    50%
  • Grocer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Nursery Nurse
    10%

What Greensted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greensted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greensted 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Greensted. 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 141 military records available for the last name Greensted. For the veterans among your Greensted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greensted lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Greensted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Greensted in 1972 was 71, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greensted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greensted 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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