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Gristina Family History

Gristina 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: Cristina, Frisina, Ristine, Christina, Crispin, Griffin, Gritton

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Where is the Gristina family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gristina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gristina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gristina. 100% of Gristina men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%

What Gristina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gristina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gristina 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Gristina. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gristina. For the veterans among your Gristina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gristina lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Gristina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gristina in 1946 was 74, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gristina 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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