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Grierson Family History

Grierson Surname Meaning

Scottish (Dumfriesshire and Kirkcudbrightshire): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory) + son.

Compare Greer with which some variation is evident among the early bearers and compare Gregor and McGregor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grierson family from?

You can see how Grierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grierson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 240 Grierson families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grierson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grierson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grierson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grierson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grierson. 20% of Grierson men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Grierson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grierson were Motor Driver and Cotton Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Motor Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Grierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grierson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Grierson. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Grierson. For the veterans among your Grierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grierson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grierson in 1957 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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