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Grindy Family History

Grindy Surname Meaning

see Grindey.

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


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Where is the Grindy family from?

You can see how Grindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Grindy families living in Derbyshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grindy's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Grindy families in 1891.
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What did your Grindy 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 Grindy. 50% of Grindy men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 79% of Grindy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grindy were Bricklayer and Private Nurse (traveller.

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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
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Household
    14%
  • Private Nurse (traveller
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindy 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Grindy. 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 140 military records available for the last name Grindy. For the veterans among your Grindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Grindy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grindy in 1965 was 80, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindy 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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