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Grenyer Family History

Grenyer Surname Meaning

see Grinyer.

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


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Where is the Grenyer family from?

You can see how Grenyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grenyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Grenyer families living in Sussex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Grenyer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Grenyer families in 1891.
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What did your Grenyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grenyer. 89% of Grenyer 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
    89%
  • Telephonist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Grenyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenyer 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 Grenyer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grenyer. For the veterans among your Grenyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenyer lifespan?

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