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Grinnel Family History

Grinnel 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: Grindel, Grinnell, Grine, Rinne, Ringel, Grinder, Griesel, Griffel

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Where is the Grinnel family from?

You can see how Grinnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinnel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Grinnel families living in Rhode Island. This was about 38% of all the recorded Grinnel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Grinnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grinnel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Grinnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grinnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinnel 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Grinnel. 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 217 military records available for the last name Grinnel. For the veterans among your Grinnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinnel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Grinnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grinnel in 1972 was 92, and 57 in 1998.

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