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Grinus Family History

Grinus 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: Grine, Gaines, Prins, Brines, Krings, Grivas, Primus, Granum, Gries

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Where is the Grinus family from?

You can see how Grinus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grinus family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grinus's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Grinus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinus 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 240 census records available for the last name Grinus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinus 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Grinus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grinus. For the veterans among your Grinus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Grinus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grinus in 1967 was 81, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinus 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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