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Greenwald Family History

Greenwald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünwald (see Grunwald) or Dutch Groenwold (see Groenewold).

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


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Where is the Greenwald family from?

You can see how Greenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Greenwald families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Greenwald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greenwald families in 1891.
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What did your Greenwald ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Greenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenwald 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenwald. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Greenwald. For the veterans among your Greenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenwald lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Greenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greenwald in 1944 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greenwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenwald 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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