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Gryst Family History

Gryst 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: Grist, Grass, Brust, Grant, Gross, Grosh, Geist, Rust, Gruss, Trost

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Where is the Gryst family from?

You can see how Gryst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gryst families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gryst family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryst's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Gryst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryst 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 100 census records available for the last name Gryst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryst 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gryst. 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 Gryst. For the veterans among your Gryst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryst lifespan?

Average Gryst life expectancy in 1965 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryst 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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