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Gritis Family History

Gritis 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: Artis, Riis, Grivas, Gritz, Gries, Gruis, Greis, Britts, Gattis

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Where is the Gritis family from?

You can see how Gritis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gritis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gritis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gritis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gritis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gritis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gritis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gritis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gritis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gritis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gritis. For the veterans among your Gritis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gritis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gritis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gritis in 1970 was 52, and 63 in 2003.

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