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Grigsley Family History

Grigsley 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: Grimsley, Wrigley, Grasley, Grindley, Grimley, Risley, Brisley

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Where is the Grigsley family from?

You can see how Grigsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grigsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grigsley families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grigsley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grigsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigsley 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 Grigsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigsley. 29% of Grigsley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grigsley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grigsley were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Janitor
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Grigsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Grigsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigsley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Grigsley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Grigsley. For the veterans among your Grigsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigsley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Grigsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grigsley in 1969 was 61, and 67 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigsley 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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