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Griggley Family History

Griggley 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: Wrigley, Grindley, Grimley, Giggey, Ringley, Grimsley, Ridgley

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Where is the Griggley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griggley 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 Griggley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griggley. 100% of Griggley 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
    100%

What Griggley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Griggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Griggley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Griggley. For the veterans among your Griggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Griggley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Griggley in 1976 was 57, and 35 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griggley 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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