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Grindstaff Family History

Grindstaff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kranzdorf or of its extinct altered form Crantzdorf: unexplained. Compare Grandstaff.

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


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Where is the Grindstaff family from?

You can see how Grindstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindstaff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grindstaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Grindstaff families living in Tennessee. This was about 37% of all the recorded Grindstaff's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grindstaff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindstaff 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 Grindstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grindstaff. 30% of Grindstaff men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Grindstaff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grindstaff were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    5%

What Grindstaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Grindstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindstaff 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Grindstaff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grindstaff. For the veterans among your Grindstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindstaff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grindstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grindstaff in 1950 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindstaff 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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