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Grindall Family History

Grindall Surname Meaning

see Grindle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grindall family from?

You can see how Grindall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grindall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Grindall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Grindall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grindall families in 1891.
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What did your Grindall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grindall. 100% of Grindall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grindall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grindall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindall 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Grindall. 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 422 military records available for the last name Grindall. For the veterans among your Grindall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindall lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Grindall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grindall in 1949 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindall 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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