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Grys Family History

Grys 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: Gros, Gras, Rys, Grays, Brys, Rye, Graf, Ras, Gray, Grass

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Where is the Grys family from?

You can see how Grys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Grys families living in Norfolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grys's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grys 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 Grys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grys. 25% of Grys men worked as a Farmer (heavy Worker) and 100% of Grys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (heavy Worker)
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%
  • Arable Farmer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grys 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Grys. 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 177 military records available for the last name Grys. For the veterans among your Grys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grys in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grys 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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