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Grenus Family History

Grenus 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: Gregus, Gren, Reus, Grenz, Gress, Brenes, Remus, Granum, Redus, Venus

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Where is the Grenus family from?

You can see how Grenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grenus family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Grenus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Grenus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenus 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 Grenus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grenus. 100% of Grenus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grenus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Grenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grenus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grenus. For the veterans among your Grenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grenus in 1966 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenus 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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