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Grinnan Name Meaning

English: altered form of Greening .

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


Similar surnames: Linan, Grignon, Finnan, Grinter, Girman, Rindal, Finnin, Riggan

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Where is the Grinnan family from?

You can see how Grinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grinnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Grinnan families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grinnan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Grinnan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grinnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grinnan. 28% of Grinnan men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grinnan women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grinnan were Farmer and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinnan 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Grinnan. 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 295 military records available for the last name Grinnan. For the veterans among your Grinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinnan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grinnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grinnan in 1958 was 46, and 52 in 2004.

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