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Grinold Family History

Grinold 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: Arnold, Grindle, Griswold, Ringold, Heinold, Gingold, Grill, Gold

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Where is the Grinold family from?

You can see how Grinold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Grinold families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grinold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grinold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinold 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 Grinold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grinold. 72% of Grinold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    29%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Grinold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinold 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Grinold. 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 77 military records available for the last name Grinold. For the veterans among your Grinold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Grinold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Grinold in 1964 was 94, and 71 in 2001.

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