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Grigerson Family History

Grigerson 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: Gregerson, Grierson, Gregersen, Giberson, Rogerson, Rierson, Grigson

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Where is the Grigerson family from?

You can see how Grigerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grigerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Grigerson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigerson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grigerson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Grigerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigerson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grigerson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grigerson. For the veterans among your Grigerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigerson 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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