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Grinrod Family History

Grinrod 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: Grindrod, Girod, Grindle, Griffo, Brinton, Grine, Rind, Gritton

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Where is the Grinrod family from?

You can see how Grinrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grinrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Grinrod families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Grinrod's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grinrod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinrod 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 Grinrod ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Grinrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinrod 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Grinrod. 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 139 military records available for the last name Grinrod. For the veterans among your Grinrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinrod lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grinrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grinrod in 1944 was 28, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grinrod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinrod 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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