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Grinslade Family History

Grinslade 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: Greenslade, Grindle, Grinstead, Grimstad, Trindade, Grinde, Grinage

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Where is the Grinslade family from?

You can see how Grinslade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinslade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinslade families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Grinslade families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Grinslade's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grinslade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinslade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grinslade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grinslade. 50% of Grinslade 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%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Grinslade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinslade 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Grinslade. 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 121 military records available for the last name Grinslade. For the veterans among your Grinslade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinslade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Grinslade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grinslade in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

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