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Grytten Family History

Grytten 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: Rutten, Bratten, Gritton, Gratton, Gritter, Wratten, Tritten, Grattan

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Grytten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grytten 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Grytten. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Grytten. For the veterans among your Grytten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grytten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Grytten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grytten in 1968 was 68, and 86 in 1999.

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