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Grenfell Family History

Grenfell Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Granville (of Norman origin) or Greenfield.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grenfell family from?

You can see how Grenfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grenfell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 320 Grenfell families living in Cornwall. This was about 59% of all the recorded Grenfell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Grenfell families in 1891.
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What did your Grenfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grenfell. 20% of Grenfell men worked as a Carpenter and 64% of Grenfell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenfell were Retired and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Carpenter And Undertaker
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Grenfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenfell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grenfell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grenfell. For the veterans among your Grenfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenfell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grenfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grenfell in 1947 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenfell 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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