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Griglione Family History

Griglione 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: Viglione, Gaglione, Scaglione, Grignon, Maglione, Capriglione, Giglio

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Where is the Griglione family from?

You can see how Griglione families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griglione family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Griglione families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Griglione's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griglione families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griglione 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 Griglione ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griglione. 34% of Griglione men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Griglione women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griglione were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Mines
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Griglione family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Griglione. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griglione 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Griglione. 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 104 military records available for the last name Griglione. For the veterans among your Griglione ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griglione lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Griglione life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Griglione in 1959 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griglione

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griglione 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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