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Grilliett Family History

Grilliett 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, Gilliatt, Grilliot, Brilliant, Triplett, Grissett, Grilli

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Where is the Grilliett family from?

You can see how Grilliett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilliett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grilliett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grilliett families living in Louisiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grilliett's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grilliett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grilliett 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 48 census records available for the last name Grilliett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilliett 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 immigration records available for the last name Grilliett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grilliett. For the veterans among your Grilliett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grilliett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Grilliett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grilliett in 1968 was 41, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grilliett 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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