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Grindal Family History

Grindal Name Meaning

see Grindle .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Grindel, Rindal, Grindle, Grinder, Grondahl, Granda, Rindahl

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Where is the Grindal family from?

You can see how Grindal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grindal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grindal family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindal's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Grindal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grindal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindal. 43% of Grindal 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Painter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grindal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindal 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Grindal. 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 185 military records available for the last name Grindal. For the veterans among your Grindal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grindal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grindal in 1962 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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