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Grinea Family History

Grinea 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: Grine, Griner, Grime, Grice, Gaines, Grinder, Graney, Brines, Trinca

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Where is the Grinea family from?

You can see how Grinea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grinea families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grinea's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grinea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Grinea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinea 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grinea. 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 Grinea. For the veterans among your Grinea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinea lifespan?

Average Grinea life expectancy in 1998 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinea 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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