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Grifel Family History

Grifel 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: Griffel, Grill, Grime, Griffo, Grine, Briel, Griff, Grice, Gruel

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Where is the Grifel family from?

You can see how Grifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grifel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grifel families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grifel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grifel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grifel 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 44 census records available for the last name Grifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grifel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grifel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grifel. For the veterans among your Grifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grifel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Grifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grifel in 1972 was 99, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grifel 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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