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Greenwade Family History

Greenwade Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Greenwood.

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


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Where is the Greenwade family from?

You can see how Greenwade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwade family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenwade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Greenwade families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Greenwade's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Greenwade families in 1891.
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What did your Greenwade ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greenwade. 100% of Greenwade 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Greenwade. 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 397 military records available for the last name Greenwade. For the veterans among your Greenwade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwade lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Greenwade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Greenwade in 1959 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenwade 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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