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Grigos Family History

Grigos 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: Griggs, Grigas, Dragos, Gregor, Grignon, Frigo, Bigos, Rigo, Gros

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Where is the Grigos family from?

You can see how Grigos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grigos families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Grigos family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Grigos's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Grigos families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigos 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 65 census records available for the last name Grigos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigos 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Grigos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Grigos. For the veterans among your Grigos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Grigos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grigos in 1957 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigos 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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