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Grigge Family History

Grigge 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: Prigge, Grigg, Griggs, Bridge, Grime, Grange, Grine, Ridge, Grice

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Where is the Grigge family from?

You can see how Grigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grigge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Grigge families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grigge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grigge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigge 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 Grigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigge. 58% of Grigge men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grigge women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grigge were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Grigge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Grigge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigge 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Grigge. 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 50 military records available for the last name Grigge. For the veterans among your Grigge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigge lifespan?

Average Grigge life expectancy in 1991 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigge 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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