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Gritto Family History

Gritto 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: Gritton, Gitto, Britto, Griffo, Prieto, Gratton, Grist, Gritter

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Where is the Gritto family from?

You can see how Gritto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gritto families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gritto's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gritto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritto 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 42 census records available for the last name Gritto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritto 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gritto. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gritto. For the veterans among your Gritto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritto lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Gritto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gritto in 1976 was 89, and 37 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gritto 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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