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Griskin Family History

Griskin 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: Riskin, Gruskin, Briskin, Crispin, Griffin, Ruskin, Brislin, Raskin

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Where is the Griskin family from?

You can see how Griskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griskin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Griskin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Griskin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griskin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Griskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griskin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Griskin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Griskin. For the veterans among your Griskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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