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Grindison Family History

Grindison 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: Grandison, Kinnison, Grindrod, Grandin, Grandmaison, Grandon

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Where is the Grindison family from?

You can see how Grindison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindison family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Grindison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Grindison families living in Fife. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grindison's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grindison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindison 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 11 census records available for the last name Grindison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindison 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grindison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grindison. For the veterans among your Grindison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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