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Grichard Family History

Grichard 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: Richard, Guichard, Prichard, Orchard, Reichard, Whichard, Grimard

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Where is the Grichard family from?

You can see how Grichard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grichard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grichard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Grichard families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grichard's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Grichard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Grichard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grichard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grichard. 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 military records available for the last name Grichard. For the veterans among your Grichard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grichard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grichard 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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