This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grindinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grindinger Family History

Grindinger 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: Ridinger, Groninger, Riedinger, Greninger, Griesinger, Brininger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grindinger family from?

You can see how Grindinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grindinger families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grindinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grindinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grindinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grindinger. 100% of Grindinger men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Grindinger women worked as a Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Grindinger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Grindinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Grindinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grindinger

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Grindinger. 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.

View all Grindinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Grindinger. For the veterans among your Grindinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grindinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grindinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Grindinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grindinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grindinger in 1964 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grindinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grindinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial