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Gritl Family History

Gritl 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: Grill, Gritz, Gill, Brill, Grime, Britz, Grine, Oriol, Briel, Kritz

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gritl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritl 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gritl. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gritl. For the veterans among your Gritl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Gritl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gritl in 1976 was 74, and 84 in 1984.

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