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Griscold Family History

Griscold 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: Griswold, Driscoll, Griscom, Briscoe, Prisco, Rispoli, Frisco

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Where is the Griscold family from?

You can see how Griscold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griscold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griscold family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Griscold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Griscold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griscold 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 28 census records available for the last name Griscold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griscold 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Griscold. 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 2 military records available for the last name Griscold. For the veterans among your Griscold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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