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Grenell Family History

Grenell Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Grinnell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grennell, Grewell, Grenfell, Grinnell, Durnell, Shewell, Bromell

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Where is the Grenell family from?

You can see how Grenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grenell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grenell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Grenell families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grenell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grenell 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 Grenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grenell. 23% of Grenell men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Grenell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grenell were Manager and Proprietor. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grenell 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Grenell. 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 392 military records available for the last name Grenell. For the veterans among your Grenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grenell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grenell in 1953 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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