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Grellier Family History

Grellier Surname Meaning

from a derivative of Old French graille ‘trumpet military instrument’ for a trumpeter or horn player.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grellier family from?

You can see how Grellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grellier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grellier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Grellier families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grellier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grellier families in 1891.
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What did your Grellier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner (radiologist) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grellier. 50% of Grellier men worked as a Medical Practitioner (radiologist) and 89% of Grellier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grellier were Bank Cashier and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner (radiologist)
    50%
  • Bank Cashier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Grellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grellier 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Grellier. 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 147 military records available for the last name Grellier. For the veterans among your Grellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grellier lifespan?

Average Grellier life expectancy in 1996 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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