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Grenberg Family History

Grenberg 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: Granberg, Grunberg, Grinberg, Renberg, Arenberg, Gronberg, Greenberg

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Where is the Grenberg family from?

You can see how Grenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grenberg families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenberg 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 Grenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenberg. 21% of Grenberg men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Grenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenberg were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Grenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenberg 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Grenberg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grenberg. For the veterans among your Grenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Grenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grenberg in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenberg 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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