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Gridiger Family History

Gridiger 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: Ridinger, Rudiger, Rediger, Grieger, Bridger, Grider, Bridge, Rider

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Where is the Gridiger family from?

You can see how Gridiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gridiger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gridiger families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gridiger family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gridiger's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gridiger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gridiger 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 57 census records available for the last name Gridiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gridiger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gridiger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gridiger. For the veterans among your Gridiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gridiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Gridiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gridiger in 1963 was 84, and 63 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gridiger 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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