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Grits Family History

Grits 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: Gritz, Gries, Grill, Grass, Fries, Grime, Gross, Ries, Britz, Grine

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Where is the Grits family from?

You can see how Grits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grits family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grits's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grits families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Grits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grits 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grits. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grits. For the veterans among your Grits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grits lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Grits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grits in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grits 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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