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Grielson Family History

Grielson 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: Grierson, Greason, Gabrielson, Gilson, Gregson, Rierson, Grigson

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Where is the Grielson family from?

You can see how Grielson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grielson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Grielson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Grielson family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grielson's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Grielson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Grielson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grielson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grielson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grielson. For the veterans among your Grielson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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