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Grilo Family History

Grilo 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: Grill, Grillo, Gill, Brill, Grime, Orio, Gallo, Griffo, Priolo, Grine

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Where is the Grilo family from?

You can see how Grilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grilo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grilo families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grilo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grilo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grilo 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 243 census records available for the last name Grilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilo 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Grilo. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grilo. For the veterans among your Grilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grilo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grilo in 1956 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grilo 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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