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Griggers Family History

Griggers Surname Meaning

Altered form of Driggers, a surname of ultimate Portuguese origin. This is a predominantly southern name found chiefly in GA, TX, and AL.

Alternatively, perhaps English: patronymic from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory).

However, this surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Griggers family from?

You can see how Griggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Griggers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Griggers families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Griggers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griggers families in 1891.
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What did your Griggers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griggers. 32% of Griggers men 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggers 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Griggers. 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 344 military records available for the last name Griggers. For the veterans among your Griggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Griggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Griggers in 1957 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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