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Grindberg Family History

Grindberg 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: Grinberg, Kindberg, Grinder, Friedberg, Granberg, Grunberg, Lindberg

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Where is the Grindberg family from?

You can see how Grindberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grindberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Grindberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Grindberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindberg 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 Grindberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindberg. 72% of Grindberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Grindberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Grindberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindberg 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Grindberg. 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 47 military records available for the last name Grindberg. For the veterans among your Grindberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grindberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grindberg in 1966 was 83, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grindberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindberg 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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