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Grinfin Family History

Grinfin 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: Griffin, Griffon, Giffin, Grandin, Grondin, Grinnan, Griffen, Gribbin

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Where is the Grinfin family from?

You can see how Grinfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinfin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grinfin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinfin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grinfin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinfin 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 Grinfin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Basket Maker
    100%

What Grinfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Grinfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinfin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grinfin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grinfin. For the veterans among your Grinfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinfin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Grinfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grinfin in 1986 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinfin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinfin 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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