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Grizell Family History

Grizell 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: Grizzell, Frizell, Grill, Frizzell, Grizzle, Gruwell, Fridell

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Where is the Grizell family from?

You can see how Grizell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grizell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grizell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grizell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grizell 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 334 census records available for the last name Grizell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Grizell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grizell. For the veterans among your Grizell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Grizell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grizell in 1962 was 53, and 107 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grizell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grizell 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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