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Grinan Family History

Grinan 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: Guinan, Grinnan, Drinan, Granat, Krizan, Grine, Dinan, Grogan

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Where is the Grinan family from?

You can see how Grinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Grinan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Grinan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinan 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 Grinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grinan. 100% of Grinan men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Grinan women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Grinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Grinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinan 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Grinan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grinan. For the veterans among your Grinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Grinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grinan in 1969 was 43, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinan 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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