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Griswold Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name from Griswolds Farm in Snitterfield Warwickshire which is named with Old English grēosn ‘gravel’.

It reflects the geographical features of the area, specifically indicating a location that is characterized by gravelly terrain.

The term weald translates to ‘woodland’, highlighting the natural environment surrounding the farm.

This naming convention is indicative of how geographical and environmental characteristics influenced the development of place names in the region.

Thus, Griswolds Farm serves as a historical example of the interplay between language and landscape in Warwickshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Griswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griswold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griswold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Griswold families living in Worcestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Griswold's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Griswold families in 1891.
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In 1939, Cycle motor Cycle Wheelmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Griswold. 100% of Griswold men worked as a Cycle motor Cycle Wheelmaker.

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  • Cycle motor Cycle Wheelmaker
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Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Griswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Griswold in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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