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Grisdall Family History

Grisdall 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: Griswell, Grindell, Ridall, Grimball, Grill, Grindle, Rishell

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Where is the Grisdall family from?

You can see how Grisdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisdall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Grisdall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Grisdall families living in Cumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grisdall's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Grisdall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Grisdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisdall 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grisdall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grisdall. For the veterans among your Grisdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisdall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisdall 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisdall

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