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Grigsbay Family History

Grigsbay 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: Grigsby, Grisby, Rigsby, Garibay, Grimshaw, Frisby, Risby, Grisham

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Where is the Grigsbay family from?

You can see how Grigsbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigsbay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Grigsbay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grigsbay family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigsbay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grigsbay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigsbay 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 23 census records available for the last name Grigsbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigsbay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grigsbay. 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 Grigsbay. For the veterans among your Grigsbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigsbay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Grigsbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grigsbay in 1974 was 86, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigsbay 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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