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Grizzel Family History

Grizzel Surname Meaning

Variant of Grizzle 1 a surname of French origin. English: variant of Grizzle 2 Compare Grizzell.

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


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Where is the Grizzel family from?

You can see how Grizzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grizzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grizzel family living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grizzel's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Grizzel families in 1891.
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What did your Grizzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grizzel. 39% of Grizzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Grizzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grizzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizzel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Grizzel. 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 393 military records available for the last name Grizzel. For the veterans among your Grizzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizzel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grizzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grizzel in 1961 was 28, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grizzel 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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