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Grindstone Family History

Grindstone 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: Goldstone, Broadstone, Gladstone, Rindone, Poundstone, Lidstone

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Where is the Grindstone family from?

You can see how Grindstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindstone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grindstone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Grindstone family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindstone's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grindstone families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grindstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindstone. 100% of Grindstone men worked as a Laborer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grindstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Grindstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindstone 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 Grindstone. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grindstone. For the veterans among your Grindstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindstone lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Grindstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grindstone in 1984 was 84, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindstone 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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