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Griggie Family History

Griggie 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, Roggie, Biggie, Riggle, Grigg, Griggs, Riggi, Riggin, Griffie

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Where is the Griggie family from?

You can see how Griggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Griggie families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griggie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Griggie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griggie 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 45 census records available for the last name Griggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Griggie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Griggie. For the veterans among your Griggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Griggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griggie in 1965 was 53, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griggie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griggie 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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