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Gryd Family History

Gryd 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: Grad, Rye, Graf, Gray, Gold, Grau, Gay, Goy, Gren, Good

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Where is the Gryd family from?

You can see how Gryd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryd family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gryd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gryd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryd 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 Gryd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryd 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gryd. 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 Gryd. For the veterans among your Gryd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryd lifespan?

Average Gryd life expectancy in 1981 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryd 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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