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Grinna Family History

Grinna 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, Grine, Rinne, Ginn, Trinca, Glinka, Brenna, Granda, Grana

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Where is the Grinna family from?

You can see how Grinna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grinna families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grinna's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grinna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinna 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 Grinna ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grinna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Grinna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinna 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grinna. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grinna. For the veterans among your Grinna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grinna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grinna in 1965 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinna 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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