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Griswell Name Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Griswold or Creswell . In the US it is found mainly in GA.

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


Similar surnames: Croswell, Criswell, Rishell, Oswell, Trussell, Twidwell, Braswell

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Where is the Griswell family from?

You can see how Griswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Griswell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Griswell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griswell. 100% of Griswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griswell 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Griswell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Griswell. For the veterans among your Griswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griswell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Griswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Griswell in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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