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Grith Family History

Grith 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: Gritz, Groth, Greth, Frith, Grill, Rich, Smith, Rath, Roth, Grime

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Where is the Grith family from?

You can see how Grith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grith family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grith 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 219 census records available for the last name Grith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grith 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Grith. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grith. For the veterans among your Grith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grith lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Grith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grith in 1999 was 83, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grith 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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