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Grinda Family History

Grinda 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, Grinde, Grenda, Grindle, Grine, Rind, Gironda, Grande

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Where is the Grinda family from?

You can see how Grinda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grinda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Grinda families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grinda families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinda 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 Grinda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinda. 50% of Grinda men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Grinda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Grinda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinda 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Grinda. 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 49 military records available for the last name Grinda. For the veterans among your Grinda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Grinda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grinda in 1969 was 64, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinda 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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