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Grinell Family History

Grinell Surname Meaning

see Greenhill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grinell family from?

You can see how Grinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Grinell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grinell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grinell families in 1891.
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What did your Grinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grinell. 100% of Grinell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grinell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinell 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Grinell. 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 149 military records available for the last name Grinell. For the veterans among your Grinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Grinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grinell in 1962 was 91, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinell 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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