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Grindel Family History

Grindel Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a swamp or moor. English: variant of Grindle.

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


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Where is the Grindel family from?

You can see how Grindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grindel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Grindel family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Grindel's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Grindel families in 1911.
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What did your Grindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grindel. 34% of Grindel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grindel women worked as a Cook.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Elevator Man
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Grindel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindel 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Grindel. 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 446 military records available for the last name Grindel. For the veterans among your Grindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grindel in 1960 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grindel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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