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Grythe Family History

Grythe 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: Grothe, Blythe, Garthe, Smythe, Rathe, Goethe, Rothe, Grate, Wythe

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Where is the Grythe family from?

You can see how Grythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grythe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grythe family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grythe's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Grythe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grythe 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 Grythe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Grythe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Grythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grythe 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grythe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grythe. For the veterans among your Grythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grythe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Grythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grythe in 1964 was 91, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grythe 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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