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Grindon Family History

Grindon Surname Meaning

see Grendon.

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


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Where is the Grindon family from?

You can see how Grindon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grindon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Grindon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grindon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Grindon families in 1891.
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What did your Grindon 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 Grindon. 100% of Grindon men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 50% of Grindon 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Grindon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grindon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindon 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Grindon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Grindon. For the veterans among your Grindon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Grindon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grindon in 1981 was 74, and 94 in 1998.

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