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Grivich Family History

Grivich 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: Grubich, Gurevich, Rich, Milich, Rodich, Freilich, Rozich, Grice

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Where is the Grivich family from?

You can see how Grivich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grivich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grivich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Grivich families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grivich's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Grivich families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Grivich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grivich 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grivich. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grivich. For the veterans among your Grivich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grivich lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grivich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grivich in 1953 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grivich 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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