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Gryte Family History

Gryte 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: Grate, Grote, Rye, Grime, Grave, Grove, Grine, Grice, Grace, Grose

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Where is the Gryte family from?

You can see how Gryte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gryte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gryte families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryte's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gryte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryte 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 Gryte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gryte. 50% of Gryte men worked as a Core Maker.

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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

  • Core Maker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gryte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Gryte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryte 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gryte. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gryte. For the veterans among your Gryte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gryte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gryte in 1965 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gryte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryte 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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