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Grindley Name Meaning

English: variant of Greenley with intrusive d. Altered form of German Grindler a variant of Grindel (see Grindle ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brindley, Grindle, Ridley, Lindley, Grimley, Gidley, Brinkley

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Where is the Grindley family from?

You can see how Grindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 19 Grindley families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grindley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grindley families in 1880.
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What did your Grindley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grindley. 25% of Grindley men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Grindley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grindley were Mold Maker and Caster. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mold Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Caster
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Grindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grindley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grindley. For the veterans among your Grindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grindley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grindley in 1961 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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