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Grgin Family History

Grgin 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: Grein, Gavin, Green, Drain, Organ, Grine, Gruen, Gren, Greif, Brin

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Grgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grgin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grgin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grgin. For the veterans among your Grgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grgin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Grgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grgin in 1978 was 78, and 74 in 1986.

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