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Gritte Family History

Gritte 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: Gritter, Grotte, Grime, Gitter, Grine, Grice, Gritton, Grieve, Grist

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Where is the Gritte family from?

You can see how Gritte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gritte families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Gritte family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gritte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gritte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritte 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 Gritte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hat Trimmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gritte. 100% of Gritte women worked as a Hat Trimmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hat Trimmer
    100%

What Gritte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gritte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritte 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gritte. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gritte. For the veterans among your Gritte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gritte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gritte in 1967 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gritte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritte 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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