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Gryson Family History

Gryson 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: Bryson, Grayson, Gayton, Gaymon, Greason, Boyson, Tyson, Grenon

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Where is the Gryson family from?

You can see how Gryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gryson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gryson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gryson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gryson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryson 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 Gryson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gryson. 100% of Gryson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gryson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Gryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryson 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Gryson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Gryson. For the veterans among your Gryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gryson in 1972 was 87, and 37 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gryson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryson 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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