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Griscoe Family History

Griscoe 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: Briscoe, Griscom, Grice, Grise, Prisco, Roscoe, Biscoe, Frisco

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There are 27 census records available for the last name Griscoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griscoe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Griscoe. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Griscoe. For the veterans among your Griscoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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