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Grindley Family History

Grindley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Greenley with intrusive d.

Altered form of German Grindler a variant of Grindel (see Grindle).

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


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Where is the Grindley family from?

You can see how Grindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 228 Grindley families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Grindley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grindley families in 1891.
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What did your Grindley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grindley. 24% of Grindley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Grindley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grindley were Furniture Salesman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Motor Mechanic
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Furniture Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Grindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grindley. 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 Grindley. For the veterans among your Grindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grindley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grindley in 1961 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindley 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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