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Grilles Family History

Grilles 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: Gilles, Grilley, Grills, Grill, Giles, Giller, Galles, Illes, Gillen

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Where is the Grilles family from?

You can see how Grilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grilles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grilles family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grilles's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grilles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Grilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilles 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grilles. 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 Grilles. For the veterans among your Grilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grilles lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Grilles in 1968 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grilles 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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