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Grindey Name Meaning

probably a variant of Grundy .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Grinder, Grindley, Grinde, Grindel, Grindle, Grine, Grande, Graney

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Where is the Grindey family from?

You can see how Grindey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Grindey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grindey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grindey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindey. 50% of Grindey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Stacker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grindey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindey 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Grindey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Grindey. For the veterans among your Grindey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grindey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grindey in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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