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Grindahl Family History

Grindahl 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: Grondahl, Rindahl, Grendahl, Rendahl, Ringdahl, Lindahl, Grindel

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Where is the Grindahl family from?

You can see how Grindahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grindahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grindahl families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grindahl's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Grindahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grindahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindahl. 60% of Grindahl 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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Grindahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindahl 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Grindahl. 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 69 military records available for the last name Grindahl. For the veterans among your Grindahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grindahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grindahl in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2002.

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