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Gridland Family History

Gridland Surname Meaning

see Cridland.

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


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Where is the Gridland family from?

You can see how Gridland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gridland family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gridland families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gridland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gridland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gridland 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 Gridland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gridland. 100% of Gridland men worked as a Warehouseman and 78% of Gridland 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

  • Warehouseman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Chocolate Packer
    23%

What Gridland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Gridland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gridland 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gridland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gridland. For the veterans among your Gridland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gridland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gridland 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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