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Grifall Family History

Grifall 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: Grill, Griffel, Grall, Ridall, Grimball, Gill, Gall, Brill, Garofalo

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Where is the Grifall family from?

You can see how Grifall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grifall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grifall family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grifall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grifall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifall 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 32 census records available for the last name Grifall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifall 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Grifall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grifall. For the veterans among your Grifall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Grifall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grifall in 1975 was 78, and 59 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifall 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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