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Grenay Family History

Grenay 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: Gray, Granat, Gren, Greenway, Great, Greenan, Grenz, Graney, Trenary

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Where is the Grenay family from?

You can see how Grenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Grenay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Grenay families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenay's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grenay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenay 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 40 census records available for the last name Grenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grenay. 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 military records available for the last name Grenay. For the veterans among your Grenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenay lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Grenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grenay in 1994 was 46, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenay 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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