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Grizel Family History

Grizel 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, Grime, Grine, Briel, Grice, Gruel, Griesel, Griffel, Griebel

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Where is the Grizel family from?

You can see how Grizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grizel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Grizel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Grizel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Grizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Grizel. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grizel. For the veterans among your Grizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Grizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grizel in 1975 was 92, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grizel 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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