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Grilson Family History

Grilson 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: Gilson, Grigson, Grisson, Gritton, Grignon, Greason, Trulson, Griffon

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Where is the Grilson family from?

You can see how Grilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grilson family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Grilson's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Grilson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Grilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grilson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grilson. For the veterans among your Grilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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