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Grix Family History

Grix Surname Meaning

variant of Griggs with devoicing of /g/ to /k/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grix family from?

You can see how Grix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grix families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Grix families living in Norfolk. This was about 70% of all the recorded Grix's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Grix families in 1891.
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What did your Grix ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grix. 45% of Grix men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Grix women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grix were Garage Proprietor and Parish Church Verger.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Garage Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Parish Church Verger
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grix 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Grix. 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 378 military records available for the last name Grix. For the veterans among your Grix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grix lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grix in 1959 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

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