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Grenader Family History

Grenader 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: Grinder, Render, Brender, Reader, Grader, Arender, Grunder, Greaser

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Where is the Grenader family from?

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

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenader. 60% of Grenader men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Grenader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Grenader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenader 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Grenader. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grenader. For the veterans among your Grenader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenader lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Grenader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grenader in 1978 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenader 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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