Grindley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Grindley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Grindley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 26
Female Servant 19
Male Servant 10
Farmer 9
Shoe Maker 7
Independent 6
Labourer 5
Weaver 5
Butcher 3
Dress Maker 3
Servant 3
Clerk 2
Brick Layer 2
Independant 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Joiner 2
Sawyer 2
Cap Maker 2
Carver 1
Druggist 1
Journeyman Confectioner 1
Ostler 1
Shipwright 1
Water Man 1
Journeyman 1

Grindley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Grindley 100% 5,434
2 Grindlay 88% 125
3 Grindly 88% 112

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The surname Grindley is the most popular version of all its varients

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