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Grindlay Family History

Grindlay Surname Meaning

see Grindley.

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


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Where is the Grindlay family from?

You can see how Grindlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindlay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Grindlay families living in Middlesex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Grindlay's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Grindlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindlay 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 Grindlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Furnisher (director) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grindlay. 100% of Grindlay men worked as a House Furnisher (director) and 100% of Grindlay 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Furnisher (director)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grindlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grindlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindlay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grindlay. 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 391 military records available for the last name Grindlay. For the veterans among your Grindlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindlay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Grindlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grindlay in 1961 was 57, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindlay 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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