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Grinie Family History

Grinie 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, Grinde, Grime, Grindle, Grange, Rinne, Grice, Grande, Grinder

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Where is the Grinie family from?

You can see how Grinie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grinie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grinie family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grinie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grinie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinie. 34% of Grinie men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Grinie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Grinie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grinie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grinie. For the veterans among your Grinie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Grinie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grinie in 1979 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinie 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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