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Grinis Family History

Grinis 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, Gaines, Prins, Brines, Krings, Riis, Grivas, Rini, Gries

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Where is the Grinis family from?

You can see how Grinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grinis families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grinis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grinis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinis 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 Grinis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Moulder
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Grinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Grinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Grinis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Grinis. For the veterans among your Grinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grinis in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinis 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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