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Grinaker Family History

Grinaker 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: Grinder, Grinter, Rinker, Griner, Brinker, Riniker, Grinage, Renaker

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Where is the Grinaker family from?

You can see how Grinaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grinaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grinaker families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinaker's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Grinaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinaker 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 Grinaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Grinaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinaker 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Grinaker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grinaker. For the veterans among your Grinaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grinaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grinaker in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinaker 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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