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Ghrigsby Family History

Ghrigsby 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: Grigsby, Grisby, Rigsby, Frisby, Risby, Rigby, Bigsby, Brisby

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Where is the Ghrigsby family from?

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

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghrigsby. 100% of Ghrigsby men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Ghrigsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ghrigsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghrigsby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ghrigsby. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ghrigsby. For the veterans among your Ghrigsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghrigsby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ghrigsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ghrigsby in 1971 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghrigsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghrigsby 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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