This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grigo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grigo Family History

Grigo 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: Frigo, Rigo, Trigo, Griego, Grego, Grigg, Grill, Grime, Orio, Griffo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grigo family from?

You can see how Grigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grigo families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grigo's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Grigo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigo. 34% of Grigo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grigo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grigo were New Worker and Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Grigo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Grigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grigo

Passenger Lists

There are 412 immigration records available for the last name Grigo. 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.

View all Grigo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Grigo. For the veterans among your Grigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grigo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grigo family history

Discover More

What is the average Grigo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Grigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grigo in 1960 was 74, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grigo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial