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Grihalva Family History

Grihalva 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: Grijalva, Grimaldo, Grimaldi, Grala, Gralla, Grill, Grave, Grindle

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Where is the Grihalva family from?

You can see how Grihalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grihalva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grihalva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grihalva families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Grihalva's in USA. California had the highest population of Grihalva families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Grihalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grihalva 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grihalva. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grihalva. For the veterans among your Grihalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grihalva lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Grihalva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grihalva in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grihalva 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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