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Grinne Family History

Grinne 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: Grine, Rinne, Grinde, Grime, Grindle, Grange, Finne, Grice, Grande

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Where is the Grinne family from?

You can see how Grinne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grinne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Grinne family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grinne's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Grinne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grinne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinne. 100% of Grinne 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Grinne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinne 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grinne. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grinne. For the veterans among your Grinne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinne lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Grinne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grinne in 1989 was 40, and 87 in 2000.

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