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Grena Family History

Grena Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gren, Grenz, Grana, Arena, Grona, Urena, Grenda, Gerena, Grega, Green

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Where is the Grena family from?

You can see how Grena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Grena families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grena families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grena 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 Grena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grena. 25% of Grena men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    25%
  • Press Die Stamper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Porter
    25%

What Grena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Grena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grena 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Grena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grena. For the veterans among your Grena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grena lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grena in 1964 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grena 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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