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Griwatch Family History

Griwatch 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: Ritch, Kowatch, Gatch, Granath, Tritch, Fritch, Riach, Rich, Rath

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Where is the Griwatch family from?

You can see how Griwatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griwatch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Griwatch families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griwatch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Griwatch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griwatch 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 32 census records available for the last name Griwatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griwatch 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Griwatch. 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 Griwatch. For the veterans among your Griwatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griwatch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Griwatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Griwatch in 1972 was 61, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griwatch 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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