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Grizer Family History

Grizer 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: Griner, Grier, Grider, Rizer, Grime, Rider, Gruber, Grine, Graber

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Where is the Grizer family from?

You can see how Grizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Grizer families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizer's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Grizer families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grizer 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 Grizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grizer. 100% of Grizer men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Grizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Grizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grizer. 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 99 military records available for the last name Grizer. For the veterans among your Grizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Grizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grizer in 1971 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grizer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grizer 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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