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Grindland Family History

Grindland 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: Friedland, Ringland, Grantland, Windland, Lindland, Grindle

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Where is the Grindland family from?

You can see how Grindland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grindland families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Grindland families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindland's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Grindland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindland 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 Grindland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindland. 34% of Grindland men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Grindland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Grindland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindland 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Grindland. 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 82 military records available for the last name Grindland. For the veterans among your Grindland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grindland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grindland in 1964 was 85, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grindland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindland 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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