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Grindl Family History

Grindl 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: Grindle, Grinde, Grindel, Grill, Grine, Rind, Brindle, Grande

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Where is the Grindl family from?

You can see how Grindl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grindl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grindl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grindl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindl 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 89 census records available for the last name Grindl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grindl. 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 45 military records available for the last name Grindl. For the veterans among your Grindl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grindl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grindl in 1972 was 52, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindl 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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