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Grendell Family History

Grendell 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: Grindell, Rendell, Grennell, Grenell, Grenfell, Rundell, Reddell

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Where is the Grendell family from?

You can see how Grendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Grendell families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grendell 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 Grendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grendell. 34% of Grendell men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Grendell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grendell were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Grendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Grendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grendell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Grendell. 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 129 military records available for the last name Grendell. For the veterans among your Grendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grendell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grendell in 1963 was 59, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grendell 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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