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Grenke Family History

Grenke Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Grönke (see Groenke).

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


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Where is the Grenke family from?

You can see how Grenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grenke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grenke families in 1891.
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What did your Grenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenke. 53% of Grenke men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Grenke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenke were Brewer 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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Brewer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Grenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenke 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Grenke. 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 287 military records available for the last name Grenke. For the veterans among your Grenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenke lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grenke in 1944 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenke 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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