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Grint Family History

Grint Surname Meaning

From the rare Middle English personal name Grente (Old English *Grente) of uncertain origin but possibly related to *Grante at Grant (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grint family from?

You can see how Grint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grint family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grint families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Grint families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grint's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grint families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grint 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 Grint ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grint. 29% of Grint men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Grint women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grint were Colliery Putter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farm Worker
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Colliery Putter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grint 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Grint. 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 350 military records available for the last name Grint. For the veterans among your Grint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grint lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grint in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grint 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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