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Griscott Family History

Griscott 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: Prescott, Grissett, Arscott, Truscott, Griscom, Trescott, Escott

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Where is the Griscott family from?

You can see how Griscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griscott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griscott family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Griscott's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Griscott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griscott 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 73 census records available for the last name Griscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griscott 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Griscott. 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 12 military records available for the last name Griscott. For the veterans among your Griscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griscott lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Griscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Griscott in 1972 was 71, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griscott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griscott 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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