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Grygier Family History

Grygier 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, Krygier, Kryger, Granier, Gryder, Grazier, Greger, Rygiel

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Where is the Grygier family from?

You can see how Grygier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grygier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grygier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grygier families living in Isle of Man. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grygier's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Grygier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grygier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grygier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grygier. 40% of Grygier men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Welder
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Grygier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Grygier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grygier 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Grygier. 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 92 military records available for the last name Grygier. For the veterans among your Grygier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grygier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Grygier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grygier in 1947 was 56, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grygier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grygier 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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