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Grigsly Family History

Grigsly 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, Grimsley, Grisby, Rigsby, Grigson, Grill, Gregory, Grindle

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Where is the Grigsly family from?

You can see how Grigsly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigsly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grigsly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Grigsly families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigsly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grigsly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigsly 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 Grigsly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigsly. 70% of Grigsly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grigsly women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    70%
  • Farming
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Grigsly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Grigsly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigsly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grigsly. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grigsly. For the veterans among your Grigsly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigsly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Grigsly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grigsly in 1967 was 68, and 79 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grigsly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigsly 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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