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Grillet Family History

Grillet 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: Guillet, Gillet, Grillot, Grilley, Grill, Billet, Millet, Jaillet

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Where is the Grillet family from?

You can see how Grillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grillet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grillet families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grillet's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Grillet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillet 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 Grillet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grillet. 50% of Grillet men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Grillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillet 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Grillet. 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 103 military records available for the last name Grillet. For the veterans among your Grillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Grillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grillet in 1962 was 66, and 21 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillet 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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