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Grinnels Family History

Grinnels 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: Grinnell, Runnels, Rindels, Grindel, Grindell, Rennels, Grennell

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Where is the Grinnels family from?

You can see how Grinnels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinnels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinnels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Grinnels families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grinnels's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grinnels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinnels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Grinnels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinnels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grinnels. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grinnels. For the veterans among your Grinnels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinnels lifespan?

Average Grinnels life expectancy in 1982 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinnels 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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