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Grieggs Family History

Grieggs 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: Griggs, Greggs, Gries, Riggs, Grieger, Gregus, Griego, Briggs, Grigg

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Where is the Grieggs family from?

You can see how Grieggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieggs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grieggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grieggs family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grieggs's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grieggs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Grieggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieggs 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grieggs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grieggs. For the veterans among your Grieggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieggs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Grieggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grieggs in 1968 was 61, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieggs 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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