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Grier Family History

Grier Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory).

This form of the surname is also common in Ireland, especially Donegal, Antrim, and Longford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grier family from?

You can see how Grier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Grier families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Grier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grier families in 1891.
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What did your Grier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grier. 100% of Grier men worked as a Carpenter and 82% of Grier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Seeking Work
    3%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Grier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grier 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Grier. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Grier. For the veterans among your Grier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grier in 1944 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grier 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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