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Grillon Family History

Grillon 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: Grullon, Brillon, Grillo, Grillot, Gillon, Grill, Dillon, Trillo

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Where is the Grillon family from?

You can see how Grillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Grillon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grillon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grillon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillon 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 Grillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grillon. 100% of Grillon 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Grillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillon 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Grillon. 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 75 military records available for the last name Grillon. For the veterans among your Grillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Grillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grillon in 1949 was 37, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillon 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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