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Griden Family History

Griden 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: Gruden, Groden, Graden, Grider, Briden, Riden, Green, Heiden, Grime

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Where is the Griden family from?

You can see how Griden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Griden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Griden family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Griden's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Griden families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griden 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 187 census records available for the last name Griden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griden 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Griden. 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 25 military records available for the last name Griden. For the veterans among your Griden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griden

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