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Grinnell Family History

Grinnell Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire ans Gloucestershire): variant of Greenhill

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grinnell family from?

You can see how Grinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Grinnell families living in Worcestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grinnell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Grinnell families in 1891.
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What did your Grinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grinnell. 20% of Grinnell men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Grinnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grinnell were Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Coal Merchant
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Police Constable
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Land Worker
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

What Grinnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Grinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinnell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grinnell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Grinnell. For the veterans among your Grinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinnell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grinnell in 1944 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinnell 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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