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Grinels Family History

Grinels 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: Grindle, Grine, Gaines, Brines, Gries, Griner, Rines, Gines, Rindels

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Where is the Grinels family from?

You can see how Grinels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grinels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grinels families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grinels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Grinels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinels 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grinels. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grinels. For the veterans among your Grinels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinels lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grinels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grinels in 1968 was 75, and 22 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinels 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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