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Grillot Family History

Grillot Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a cheerful person from Old French grillot ‘cricket’ (from Late Latin grillus; see Grill).

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


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Where is the Grillot family from?

You can see how Grillot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grillot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Grillot families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grillot's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Grillot families in 1911.
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What did your Grillot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grillot. 32% of Grillot men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Grillot women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grillot were Partner and Fitter.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Partner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Partner
    25%
  • Fitter
    25%

What Grillot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Grillot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillot 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Grillot. 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 196 military records available for the last name Grillot. For the veterans among your Grillot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grillot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grillot in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillot 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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