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Grenon Family History

Grenon Surname Meaning

French:: nickname for someone who wore a moustache (at a time when men were generally clean shaven) from Old French grenon ‘moustache’.

Possibly also a habitational name from Grenon, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Compare Gourneau.

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


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Where is the Grenon family from?

You can see how Grenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grenon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Grenon families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Grenon's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Grenon families in 1891.
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What did your Grenon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grenon. 100% of Grenon men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Grenon women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Grenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenon 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Grenon. 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 801 military records available for the last name Grenon. For the veterans among your Grenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grenon in 1952 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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