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Ghriston Family History

Ghriston 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: Christon, Whiston, Christo, Gritton, Christos, Kriston, Wriston

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Where is the Ghriston family from?

You can see how Ghriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghriston family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Ghriston families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Ghriston family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghriston's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ghriston families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ghriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghriston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ghriston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ghriston. For the veterans among your Ghriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghriston lifespan?

Average Ghriston life expectancy in 1987 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghriston 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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