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Grigorieff Family History

Grigorieff Name 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: Gregorie, Grigorian, Gregorich, Georgeff, Gregorek, Gregori, Gregorio

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Where is the Grigorieff family from?

You can see how Grigorieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigorieff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grigorieff families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grigorieff's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Grigorieff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grigorieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grigorieff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grigorieff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Grigorieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigorieff 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Grigorieff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Grigorieff. For the veterans among your Grigorieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigorieff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Grigorieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grigorieff in 1973 was 80, and 52 in 2003.

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