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Grillo Family History

Grillo Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a cheerful person from grillo ‘cricket’ (from Late Latin grillus; see Grill).

This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Grillo family from?

You can see how Grillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Grillo families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grillo's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Grillo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grillo 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 Grillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Greengrocer (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grillo. 100% of Grillo men worked as a Greengrocer (master) and 72% of Grillo 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

  • Greengrocer (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Shop Assistant (confec
    29%

What Grillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Grillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillo 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Grillo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Grillo. For the veterans among your Grillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Grillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grillo in 1943 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillo 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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