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Grienan Family History

Grienan 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: Greenan, Grinnan, Greenman, Grignon, Guinan, Grenon, Grannan, Grennan

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Where is the Grienan family from?

You can see how Grienan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grienan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grienan family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grienan's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Grienan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Grienan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grienan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grienan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grienan. For the veterans among your Grienan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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