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Grisdell Family History

Grisdell 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: Griswell, Grindell, Rishell, Riddell, Grizzell, Fridell, Briddell

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Where is the Grisdell family from?

You can see how Grisdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisdell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grisdell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Grisdell families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisdell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Grisdell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisdell 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 35 census records available for the last name Grisdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisdell 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 Grisdell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grisdell. For the veterans among your Grisdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisdell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisdell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisdell

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