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Grittani Family History

Grittani 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: Gritton, Grattan, Brittan, Gratton, Tristan, Frattini, Gritter

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Where is the Grittani family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grittani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grittani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grittani. 100% of Grittani men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Grittani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grittani 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Grittani. 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 28 military records available for the last name Grittani. For the veterans among your Grittani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grittani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grittani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grittani in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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