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Grigar Family History

Grigar 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: Gricar, Grigas, Gregor, Grogan, Ribar, Grivas, Origer, Geiger, Kriger

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Where is the Grigar family from?

You can see how Grigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grigar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grigar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grigar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigar 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 Grigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigar. 34% of Grigar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grigar women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grigar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Grigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigar 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Grigar. 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 279 military records available for the last name Grigar. For the veterans among your Grigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grigar in 1965 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grigar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigar 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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