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Grinman Family History

Grinman 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: Grinnan, Kinman, Krizman, Inman, Greenman, Guinan, Geiman, Grubman

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Where is the Grinman family from?

You can see how Grinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Grinman families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grinman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grinman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinman 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 Grinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grinman. 100% of Grinman 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 Grinman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Grinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinman 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Grinman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grinman. For the veterans among your Grinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Grinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grinman in 1978 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinman 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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