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Grenslade Family History

Grenslade 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: Greenslade, Greenwade, Granade, Grindle, Ironside, Grande, Greenland

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Where is the Grenslade family from?

You can see how Grenslade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenslade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grenslade families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grenslade family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grenslade's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Grenslade families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Grenslade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenslade 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grenslade. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grenslade. For the veterans among your Grenslade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenslade lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grenslade

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