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Griga Family History

Griga 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: Grima, Grigg, Riga, Grega, Grigas, Grill, Grime, Grine, Griff, Grice

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Where is the Griga family from?

You can see how Griga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Griga family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Griga's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Griga families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griga 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 Griga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griga. 50% of Griga men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Griga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Griga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griga 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Griga. 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 30 military records available for the last name Griga. For the veterans among your Griga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Griga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Griga in 1968 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griga 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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