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Grello Family History

Grello 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: Grell, Grella, Grillo, Grelle, Grill, Gallo, Bello, Trillo, Guell

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Where is the Grello family from?

You can see how Grello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grello family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grello's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Grello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grello. 35% of Grello men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grello women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grello were Salesman and Beautician.

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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
    35%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Grello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grello 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Grello. 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 124 military records available for the last name Grello. For the veterans among your Grello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grello lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grello in 1964 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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