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Grizas Family History

Grizas 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: Grivas, Grigas, Krizan, Giza, Frias, Trias, Ribas, Rozas, Ariza, Gras

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Where is the Grizas family from?

You can see how Grizas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grizas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grizas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grizas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grizas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Grizas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grizas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grizas. For the veterans among your Grizas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Grizas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grizas in 1973 was 76, and 76 in 1985.

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