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Grillette Family History

Grillette 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: Gillette, Guillette, Gillett, Gullette, Millette, Guillotte, Willette

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Where is the Grillette family from?

You can see how Grillette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grillette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grillette families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grillette's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grillette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillette 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 Grillette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grillette. 100% of Grillette men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grillette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Grillette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillette 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Grillette. 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 59 military records available for the last name Grillette. For the veterans among your Grillette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Grillette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grillette in 1968 was 36, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grillette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillette 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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