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Grynes Family History

Grynes 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: Guynes, Goynes, Rynes, Gaynes, Grymes, Haynes, Grine, Mynes, Gaines

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Where is the Grynes family from?

You can see how Grynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grynes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grynes families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grynes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grynes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Grynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grynes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grynes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grynes. For the veterans among your Grynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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