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Grinius Family History

Grinius 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: Dinius, Brixius, Rinkus, Gainous, Srinivas, Grindle, Grine, Gaines

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Where is the Grinius family from?

You can see how Grinius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grinius families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grinius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grinius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinius 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 Grinius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinius. 100% of Grinius men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Grinius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinius 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Grinius. 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 33 military records available for the last name Grinius. For the veterans among your Grinius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinius lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Grinius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grinius in 1976 was 89, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinius 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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