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Gritti Family History

Gritti 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: Gritton, Grist, Gritter, Gritz, Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Grilli, Nitti

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Where is the Gritti family from?

You can see how Gritti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gritti families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gritti's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gritti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritti 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 162 census records available for the last name Gritti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritti 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gritti. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gritti. For the veterans among your Gritti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gritti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gritti in 1963 was 91, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritti 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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