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Gryton Family History

Gryton 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: Gayton, Groton, Guyton, Orton, Payton, Layton, Ireton, Gritton

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Where is the Gryton family from?

You can see how Gryton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gryton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gryton families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gryton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gryton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gryton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gryton. For the veterans among your Gryton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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