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Griges Family History

Griges 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: Gries, Griggs, Grimes, Grigas, Giles, Fries, Grime, Ries, Grine

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Where is the Griges family from?

You can see how Griges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Griges family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Griges's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Griges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griges 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 Griges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griges. 100% of Griges women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Griges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Griges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griges 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 Griges. 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 17 military records available for the last name Griges. For the veterans among your Griges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griges lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Griges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Griges in 1966 was 81, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griges 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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