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Griley Family History

Griley 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: Riley, Gailey, Grimley, Graley, Gridley, Briley, Friley, Grilley

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Where is the Griley family from?

You can see how Griley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Griley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Griley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griley 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 Griley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griley. 100% of Griley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Griley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griley 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Griley. 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 92 military records available for the last name Griley. For the veterans among your Griley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Griley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Griley in 1965 was 57, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griley 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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