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Grygel Family History

Grygel 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: Grygiel, Rogel, Gugel, Gruel, Orgel, Kryger, Regel, Gryder, Gradel

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Where is the Grygel family from?

You can see how Grygel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grygel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grygel family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grygel's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Grygel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Grygel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grygel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grygel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grygel. For the veterans among your Grygel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grygel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Grygel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grygel in 1988 was 68, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grygel 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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