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Grenway Family History

Grenway 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: Greenway, Benway, Grennan, Grewal, Grenda, Greenaway, Tredway

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Where is the Grenway family from?

You can see how Grenway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grenway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Grenway families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grenway's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Grenway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenway 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 416 census records available for the last name Grenway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenway 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Grenway. 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 36 military records available for the last name Grenway. For the veterans among your Grenway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Grenway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grenway in 1969 was 49, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grenway 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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