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Grindles Family History

Grindles 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: Grindle, Grindley, Brindle, Grinder, Trindle, Rindler, Brindley

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Where is the Grindles family from?

You can see how Grindles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindles family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Grindles family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindles's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Grindles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Grindles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindles 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grindles. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grindles. For the veterans among your Grindles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindles lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Grindles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grindles in 1974 was 45, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindles 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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