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Grinel Family History

Grinel 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, Grindel, Grill, Grime, Grindle, Briel, Grice, Ringel

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Where is the Grinel family from?

You can see how Grinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Grinel family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinel's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Grinel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinel 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 170 census records available for the last name Grinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grinel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grinel. For the veterans among your Grinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Grinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grinel in 1976 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinel 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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