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Grrison Family History

Grrison 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: Orrison, Garrison, Arrison, Greason, Nerison, Raison, Larison, Garson

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Where is the Grrison family from?

You can see how Grrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grrison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grrison families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Grrison families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grrison's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grrison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grrison 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 27 census records available for the last name Grrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grrison 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grrison. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grrison. For the veterans among your Grrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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