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Grainda Family History

Grainda 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: Granda, Grande, Grand, Gaida, Randa, Branda, Aranda, Grana, Grajeda

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Where is the Grainda family from?

You can see how Grainda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grainda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grainda family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grainda's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Grainda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grainda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Grainda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grainda 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grainda. 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 36 military records available for the last name Grainda. For the veterans among your Grainda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grainda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grainda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grainda in 1964 was 79, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grainda 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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