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Griarson Family History

Griarson 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: Grierson, Greason, Garson, Rierson, Grigson, Frierson, Grayson

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Where is the Griarson family from?

You can see how Griarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griarson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Griarson families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griarson's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Griarson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Griarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griarson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Griarson. 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 Griarson. For the veterans among your Griarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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