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Grinvald Family History

Grinvald 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: Grunwald, Grindle, Rintala, Drinkard, Grunfeld, Grivas, Grindrod

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Where is the Grinvald family from?

You can see how Grinvald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinvald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grinvald family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinvald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grinvald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinvald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Grinvald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Grinvald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinvald 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grinvald. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grinvald. For the veterans among your Grinvald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinvald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grinvald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grinvald in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinvald 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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