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Grihan Family History

Grihan 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: Gahan, Krizan, Grahn, Grogan, Guinan, Gran, Brian, Crehan, Rohan

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Where is the Grihan family from?

You can see how Grihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Grihan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Grihan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grihan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grihan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grihan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grihan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grihan. For the veterans among your Grihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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