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Grillio Family History

Grillio 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: Grilli, Grillo, Grilliot, Grill, Trillo, Gillis, Gilio, Giglio

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Grillio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillio 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Grillio. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Grillio. For the veterans among your Grillio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillio lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Grillio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grillio in 1980 was 82, and 88 in 1988.

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