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Grellson Family History

Grellson 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: Greason, Grullon, Gregson, Ellson, Gillson, Greeson, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Grellson family from?

You can see how Grellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grellson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grellson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Grellson's in USA. California had the highest population of Grellson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grellson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Grellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grellson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grellson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grellson. For the veterans among your Grellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grellson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Grellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grellson in 1977 was 87, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grellson 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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