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Grigely Family History

Grigely 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: Gravely, Grigsby, Gergely, Rigel, Greely, Ridgely, Riely, Grill

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Where is the Grigely family from?

You can see how Grigely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grigely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grigely families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grigely's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grigely families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Grigely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigely 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Grigely. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grigely. For the veterans among your Grigely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigely lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Grigely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grigely in 1972 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigely 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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