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Grigory Family History

Grigory 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, Grigsby, Rigor, Grigoryan, Prior, Guidry

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Where is the Grigory family from?

You can see how Grigory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grigory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Grigory families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Grigory's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grigory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigory 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 Grigory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grigory. 100% of Grigory 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Grigory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigory 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Grigory. 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 449 military records available for the last name Grigory. For the veterans among your Grigory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigory lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grigory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grigory in 1957 was 40, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigory 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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