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Gritzan Family History

Gritzan 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: Krizan, Gritton, Kritzman, Gritz, Ritzman, Fritzen, Grinnan, Grattan

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Where is the Gritzan family from?

You can see how Gritzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritzan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gritzan families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gritzan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gritzan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritzan 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 Gritzan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gritzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritzan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gritzan. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gritzan. For the veterans among your Gritzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritzan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gritzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gritzan in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritzan 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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