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Grindey Family History

Grindey Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Grundy.

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


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Where is the Grindey family from?

You can see how Grindey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Grindey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Grindey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grindey families in 1891.
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What did your Grindey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grindey. 50% of Grindey men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Grindey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grindey were Wholesale Newsagent and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Wholesale Newsagent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Grindey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grindey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindey 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Grindey. 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 201 military records available for the last name Grindey. For the veterans among your Grindey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grindey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grindey in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindey 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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