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Grindell Name Meaning

English: variant of Grindle . Probably also an altered form of German Grindel (see Grindle ).

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


Similar surnames: Grindel, Grindle, Gingell, Grinnell, Kindell, Briddell, Randell

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Where is the Grindell family from?

You can see how Grindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grindell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Grindell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grindell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grindell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindell 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 Grindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grindell. 100% of Grindell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Grindell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • House Wife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant Paid
    4%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindell 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Grindell. 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 644 military records available for the last name Grindell. For the veterans among your Grindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Grindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grindell in 1948 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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