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Grizler Family History

Grizler 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: Giller, Grinder, Ridler, Gritter, Crisler, Crigler, Risler, Geisler

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Where is the Grizler family from?

You can see how Grizler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grizler family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grizler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grizler 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 28 census records available for the last name Grizler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grizler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grizler. For the veterans among your Grizler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizler lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Grizler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grizler in 1982 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grizler 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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