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Grillas Family History

Grillas 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: Grills, Grill, Gallas, Grivas, Grilli, Gillis, Gilles, Grella, Grillo

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Where is the Grillas family from?

You can see how Grillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grillas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grillas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grillas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillas 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 29 census records available for the last name Grillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillas 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grillas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grillas. For the veterans among your Grillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Grillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grillas in 1976 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillas 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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