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Grenland Family History

Grenland 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: Greenland, Ireland, Penland, Gronlund, Breland, Grantland, Freeland

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Where is the Grenland family from?

You can see how Grenland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grenland family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenland's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Grenland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenland 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 170 census records available for the last name Grenland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenland 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Grenland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grenland. For the veterans among your Grenland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Grenland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grenland in 1967 was 63, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenland 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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