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Grigas Name Meaning

Lithuanian: from Grigas a short form of the personal name Grigalius an equivalent of Gregory .

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


Similar surnames: Uriegas, Bringas, Rinas, Gregus, Gagas, Regas, Rabas, Ragas, Drivas

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Where is the Grigas family from?

You can see how Grigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grigas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Grigas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grigas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grigas families in 1920.
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What did your Grigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grigas. 29% of Grigas men worked as a Miner and 34% of Grigas women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grigas were Pipe Fitter and Salesgirl. .

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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 1940

  • Miner
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Pipe Fitter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Salesgirl
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigas 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Grigas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 562 military records available for the last name Grigas. For the veterans among your Grigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grigas in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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