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Griggor Family History

Griggor 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: Gregor, Grignon, Grieger, Griggers, Trigger, Rigor, Griego, Grigg

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Where is the Griggor family from?

You can see how Griggor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griggor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Griggor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Griggor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griggor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griggor 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 134 census records available for the last name Griggor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggor 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Griggor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Griggor. For the veterans among your Griggor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggor lifespan?

Average Griggor life expectancy in 1973 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griggor 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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