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Grending Family History

Grending 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: Breiding, Reading, Rensing, Groening, Redding, Grandin, Breeding

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Where is the Grending family from?

You can see how Grending families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grending family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grending families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grending families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grending's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grending families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grending 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 82 census records available for the last name Grending. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grending 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grending. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grending. For the veterans among your Grending ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grending lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Grending life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grending in 1979 was 96, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grending 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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