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Griset Family History

Griset 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: Grist, Grise, Grisez, Grime, Geist, Grine, Grumet, Grice, Griesel

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Where is the Griset family from?

You can see how Griset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Griset families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Griset's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Griset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griset. 100% of Griset men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griset 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Griset. 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 119 military records available for the last name Griset. For the veterans among your Griset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griset lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Griset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Griset in 1962 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griset 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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