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Grindler Family History

Grindler 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: Grindle, Grinder, Rindler, Grindley, Brindle, Ridler, Trindle

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Where is the Grindler family from?

You can see how Grindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grindler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grindler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Grindler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Grindler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grindler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grindler 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 Grindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grindler. 34% of Grindler men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Grindler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Grindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grindler 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Grindler. 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 120 military records available for the last name Grindler. For the veterans among your Grindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grindler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grindler in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grindler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grindler 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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