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Grindstoff Family History

Grindstoff Name 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: Grindstaff, Grandstaff, Kristoff, Ringstaff, Friedhoff, Christoff

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Where is the Grindstoff family from?

You can see how Grindstoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindstoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grindstoff families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grindstoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grindstoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindstoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grindstoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindstoff. 43% of Grindstoff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
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What Grindstoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Grindstoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindstoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grindstoff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grindstoff. For the veterans among your Grindstoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindstoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Grindstoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grindstoff in 1972 was 50, and 81 in 1996.

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