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Grinder Family History

Grinder Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Sussex): occupational name for a grinder of grain i.e. a miller from Middle English grinder ‘grinder of corn miller’ (Old English grindere) an agent noun from Old English grindan ‘to grind’.

Less often it may have referred to someone who ground blades to keep their sharpness or who ground pigments, spices, and medicinal herbs to powder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grinder family from?

You can see how Grinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Grinder families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grinder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grinder families in 1891.
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What did your Grinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grinder. 92% of Grinder 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
    92%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Grinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinder 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Grinder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grinder. For the veterans among your Grinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinder lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grinder in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinder 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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