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Grishy Family History

Grishy 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: Grisby, Grosh, Grist, Krish, Drish, Frisby, Grise, Risby, Grisham

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grishy 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 Grishy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grishy. 100% of Grishy men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Grishy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grishy. 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 Grishy. For the veterans among your Grishy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishy lifespan?

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