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Grinestaff Family History

Grinestaff 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, Ringstaff, Grandstaff, Pinkstaff, Langstaff, Longstaff

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Where is the Grinestaff family from?

You can see how Grinestaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinestaff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinestaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grinestaff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinestaff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grinestaff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinestaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grinestaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinestaff. 67% of Grinestaff 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Grinestaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinestaff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grinestaff. 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 119 military records available for the last name Grinestaff. For the veterans among your Grinestaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinestaff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Grinestaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grinestaff in 1961 was 49, and 64 in 2003.

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