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Grelly Family History

Grelly 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: Grell, Grella, Greely, Grelle, Grill, Kelly, Guell, Rella, Stelly

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Where is the Grelly family from?

You can see how Grelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grelly family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grelly's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Grelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grelly 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grelly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grelly. For the veterans among your Grelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grelly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Grelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grelly in 1972 was 74, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grelly 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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