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Grillett Family History

Grillett 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: Gillett, Triplett, Grissett, Millett, Grimmett, Guillet, Gillet

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Where is the Grillett family from?

You can see how Grillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grillett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grillett family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grillett's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Grillett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillett 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 436 census records available for the last name Grillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grillett. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grillett. For the veterans among your Grillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Grillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grillett in 1974 was 25, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillett 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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