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Grislis Family History

Grislis 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: Brislin, Grilli, Gillis, Crislip, Griffis, Grills, Grill, Grass

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Grislis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grislis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Grislis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grislis. For the veterans among your Grislis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grislis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Grislis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grislis in 1971 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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