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Grenan Family History

Grenan 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: Greenan, Grenon, Grennan, Brenan, Green, Granat, Gren, Goeman, Grogan

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Where is the Grenan family from?

You can see how Grenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Grenan families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grenan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grenan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenan 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 Grenan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenan. 100% of Grenan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grenan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Grenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenan 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Grenan. 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 112 military records available for the last name Grenan. For the veterans among your Grenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Grenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grenan in 1964 was 68, and 62 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenan 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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