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Grigors Family History

Grigors 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, Gregor, Gregori, Griggers, Rigor, Griggs, Grigas, Prior

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Where is the Grigors family from?

You can see how Grigors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigors family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Grigors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Grigors families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigors's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Grigors families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Grigors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigors 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grigors. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grigors. For the veterans among your Grigors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigors lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Grigors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grigors in 1967 was 60, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigors 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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