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Grillich Family History

Grillich 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: Grilli, Lillich, Gramlich, Greulich, Grilliot, Graulich, Gillick

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Where is the Grillich family from?

You can see how Grillich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grillich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Grillich's in USA. California had the highest population of Grillich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grillich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grillich. 100% of Grillich men worked as a Baker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

What Grillich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Grillich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillich 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grillich. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grillich. For the veterans among your Grillich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Grillich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grillich in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grillich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillich 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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