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Grigglestone Family History

Grigglestone 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: Eggleston, Goldstone, Singleton, Riggleman, Freestone, Whitestone

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Where is the Grigglestone family from?

You can see how Grigglestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigglestone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Grigglestone families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigglestone's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grigglestone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigglestone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grigglestone ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Grigglestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigglestone 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grigglestone. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grigglestone. For the veterans among your Grigglestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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