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Grysdale Family History

Grysdale 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: Drysdale, Grindle, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Iredale, Teesdale, Barksdale

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Where is the Grysdale family from?

You can see how Grysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grysdale family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Grysdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grysdale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grysdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grysdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Grysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grysdale 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grysdale. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grysdale. For the veterans among your Grysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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