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Grenaway Family History

Grenaway 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: Greenaway, Greenway, Gannaway, Ganaway, Granata, Garraway, Stanaway

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Where is the Grenaway family from?

You can see how Grenaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grenaway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grenaway families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grenaway's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Grenaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Grenaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenaway 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Grenaway. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grenaway. For the veterans among your Grenaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenaway lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Grenaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grenaway in 1968 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenaway 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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