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Griggry Family History

Griggry 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: Gregory, Giggey, Griggers, Grigsby, Grigg, Griggs, Prigge, Guidry

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Where is the Griggry family from?

You can see how Griggry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griggry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Griggry families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Griggry's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Griggry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griggry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Griggry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griggry 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 Griggry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Griggry. For the veterans among your Griggry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griggry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1993, in the United States, Griggry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Griggry in 1956 was 39, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griggry 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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