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Gril Family History

Gril 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: Grill, Grim, Gil, Gail, Geil, Greil, Gill, Gall, Brill, Graf

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Where is the Gril family from?

You can see how Gril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gril family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gril families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gril's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gril families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gril 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 310 census records available for the last name Gril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gril 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Gril. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gril. For the veterans among your Gril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gril lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gril in 1967 was 33, and 60 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gril 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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