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Grizzill Family History

Grizzill 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, Frizzell, Grizzle, Grill, Brizzi, Brazzell, Gizzi, Griswell

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Where is the Grizzill family from?

You can see how Grizzill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizzill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grizzill family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizzill's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grizzill families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Grizzill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizzill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grizzill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grizzill. For the veterans among your Grizzill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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