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Gridneff Family History

Gridneff Surname 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: Grieff, Grine, Griff, Grief, Granoff, Griner, Ridner, Gridley, Greff

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Where is the Gridneff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gridneff 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 Gridneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Variety Artist and Variety Artist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gridneff. 50% of Gridneff men worked as a Variety Artist and 60% of Gridneff women worked as a Variety Artist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gridneff were Variety Artist Aerobul and Variety Artist (aerobul.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Variety Artist
    50%
  • Variety Artist Aerobul
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Variety Artist
    60%
  • Variety Artist (aerobul
    40%

What Gridneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Gridneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gridneff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gridneff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Gridneff. For the veterans among your Gridneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gridneff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gridneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gridneff in 1968 was 74, and 105 in 2003.

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