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Grinds Family History

Grinds 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: Grinde, Grindle, Grine, Rind, Gaines, Grande, Grinder, Grand, Prins

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Where is the Grinds family from?

You can see how Grinds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Grinds families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grinds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinds 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 Grinds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinds. 100% of Grinds men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grinds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Grinds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinds 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grinds. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grinds. For the veterans among your Grinds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinds lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Grinds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grinds in 1972 was 42, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinds 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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