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Grinse Family History

Grinse 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: Grine, Grise, Grinde, Griese, Grime, Grindle, Grange, Rinne, Grice

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Where is the Grinse family from?

You can see how Grinse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grinse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Grinse family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Grinse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grinse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Grinse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinse 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grinse. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grinse. For the veterans among your Grinse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinse lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Grinse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grinse in 1994 was 49, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinse 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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