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Grg Family History

Grg 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: Garg, Gerg, Greg, Gong, Gu, Graf, Gal, Guo, Gray, Berg

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Where is the Grg family from?

You can see how Grg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grg family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Grg family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Grg's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Grg families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grg 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 41 census records available for the last name Grg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grg. For the veterans among your Grg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grg 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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