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Grilli Family History

Grilli Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Grillo. Possibly a shortened form of the compound name Mazzagrilli meaning ‘kill the crickets’.

It is an ironic nickname for an idler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grilli family from?

You can see how Grilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grilli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grilli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grilli families in 1891.
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What did your Grilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grilli. 100% of Grilli men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 67% of Grilli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grilli. 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 673 military records available for the last name Grilli. For the veterans among your Grilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grilli lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grilli in 1952 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grilli 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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