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Grigas Family History

Grigas Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: from Grigas a short form of the personal name Grigalius an equivalent of Gregory.

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


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Where is the Grigas family from?

You can see how Grigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grigas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Grigas families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grigas's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grigas families in 1891.
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What did your Grigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grigas. 100% of Grigas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigas 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Grigas. 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 562 military records available for the last name Grigas. For the veterans among your Grigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grigas in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigas 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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