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Grinstaff Family History

Grinstaff 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: Grindstaff, Ringstaff, Grandstaff, Pinkstaff, Kristoff, Grinstead

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Where is the Grinstaff family from?

You can see how Grinstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinstaff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinstaff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grinstaff families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grinstaff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grinstaff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinstaff 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 Grinstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinstaff. 100% of Grinstaff 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 Grinstaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Grinstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinstaff 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 Grinstaff. 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 53 military records available for the last name Grinstaff. For the veterans among your Grinstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinstaff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Grinstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grinstaff in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinstaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinstaff 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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