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Gritt Family History

Gritt Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname from Middle English grith grit ‘peace or protection’.

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


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Where is the Gritt family from?

You can see how Gritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Gritt families living in Hampshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gritt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gritt families in 1891.
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What did your Gritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gritt. 56% of Gritt men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gritt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gritt were Driver and Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritt 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Gritt. 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 333 military records available for the last name Gritt. For the veterans among your Gritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gritt in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritt 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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