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Grindon Family History

Grindon Name Meaning

see Grendon .

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


Similar surnames: Grandon, Guindon, Brandon, Grindle, Brinton, Glendon, Gritton, Rigdon

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Where is the Grindon family from?

You can see how Grindon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grindon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Grindon families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grindon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grindon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grindon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, M Ddermatologist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindon. 100% of Grindon men worked as a M Ddermatologist. .

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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

  • M Ddermatologist
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Grindon. 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 52 military records available for the last name Grindon. For the veterans among your Grindon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Grindon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grindon in 1981 was 74, and 94 in 1998.

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