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Grinces Family History

Grinces 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: Grine, Grice, Gaines, Grinder, Prince, Brines, Grinter, Frances

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Where is the Grinces family from?

You can see how Grinces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinces family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grinces families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grinces family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinces's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grinces families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinces 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 58 census records available for the last name Grinces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinces 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grinces. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grinces. For the veterans among your Grinces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinces lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grinces life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grinces in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinces 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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