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Gritta Family History

Gritta 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: Nitta, Gritton, Grist, Gritter, Pitta, Rotta, Rita, Gritz, Tritt

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Where is the Gritta family from?

You can see how Gritta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gritta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gritta families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gritta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gritta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gritta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gritta. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gritta. For the veterans among your Gritta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gritta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gritta in 1966 was 74, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritta 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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