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Grizy Family History

Grizy 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, Gray, Grime, Grine, Griff, Grice, Giza, Grist, Grief, Grody

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Where is the Grizy family from?

You can see how Grizy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grizy families living in Tennessee. This was about 64% of all the recorded Grizy's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grizy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grizy 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 22 census records available for the last name Grizy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grizy. 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 Grizy. For the veterans among your Grizy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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