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Gryder Family History

Gryder Surname Meaning

Variant of Grider a surname of German (and ultimately Swiss German) origin.

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


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Where is the Gryder family from?

You can see how Gryder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gryder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gryder family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryder's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gryder families in 1841.
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What did your Gryder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gryder. 35% of Gryder men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Gryder women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gryder were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gryder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryder 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gryder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gryder. For the veterans among your Gryder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryder lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gryder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gryder in 1949 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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