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Grinsteiner Family History

Grinsteiner 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: Einstein, Griesemer, Steiner, Greiner, Weinstein, Riesterer

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Where is the Grinsteiner family from?

You can see how Grinsteiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinsteiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinsteiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grinsteiner families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinsteiner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grinsteiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinsteiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grinsteiner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Grinsteiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Grinsteiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinsteiner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grinsteiner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Grinsteiner. For the veterans among your Grinsteiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinsteiner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grinsteiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grinsteiner in 1967 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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