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Grenter Family History

Grenter Surname Meaning

see Grinter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grenter family from?

You can see how Grenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grenter families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Grenter families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grenter's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Grenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grenter. 100% of Grenter 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenter 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Grenter. 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 164 military records available for the last name Grenter. For the veterans among your Grenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Grenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grenter in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenter 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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