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Grisdela Family History

Grisdela 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, Grindel, Grindell, Grindle, Rishell, Gressel, Grinder

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisdela 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 20 census records available for the last name Grisdela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisdela 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grisdela. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grisdela. For the veterans among your Grisdela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisdela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Grisdela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grisdela in 1973 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

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