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Grier Family History

Grier Name Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): from the medieval Scottish personal name Grier a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory ). This form of the surname is also common in Ireland especially Donegal Antrim and Longford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brier, Grief, Gaier, Gries, Prior, Gruel, Frier, Grieb, Griner, Gier

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Where is the Grier family from?

You can see how Grier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Grier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grier families in 1840.
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What did your Grier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grier. 22% of Grier men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Grier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grier were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Servant
    5%
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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Grier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grier 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Grier. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Grier. For the veterans among your Grier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grier in 1944 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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