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Grinnen Family History

Grinnen 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, Drinnen, Grine, Rinne, Ringen, Grinder, Grignon, Grinter

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Where is the Grinnen family from?

You can see how Grinnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinnen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Grinnen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinnen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Grinnen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinnen 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 Grinnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinnen. 100% of Grinnen 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 321 census records available for the last name Grinnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinnen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grinnen. 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 80 military records available for the last name Grinnen. For the veterans among your Grinnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinnen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grinnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grinnen in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinnen 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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