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Grikis Family History

Grikis 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: Riis, Grivas, Gries, Gruis, Greis, Gikas, Friis, Griggs, Griffis

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Where is the Grikis family from?

You can see how Grikis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grikis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grikis family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Grikis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Grikis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grikis 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 87 census records available for the last name Grikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grikis 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Grikis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grikis. For the veterans among your Grikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grikis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Grikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grikis in 1962 was 75, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grikis 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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