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Grigaitis Family History

Grigaitis 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: Grisanti, Gudaitis, Giganti, Griffiths, Griffitts, Briganti, Grigas

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Where is the Grigaitis family from?

You can see how Grigaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigaitis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grigaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Grigaitis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigaitis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grigaitis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grigaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigaitis. 18% of Grigaitis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grigaitis women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Loader
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grigaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Grigaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigaitis 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Grigaitis. 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 136 military records available for the last name Grigaitis. For the veterans among your Grigaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigaitis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grigaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grigaitis in 1964 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grigaitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigaitis 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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