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Grigull Family History

Grigull 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: Grill, Gill, Brill, Grindle, Trull, Gruel, Griesel, Grignon, Gingell

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Where is the Grigull family from?

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

What did your Grigull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comptometer Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grigull. 100% of Grigull women worked as a Comptometer Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Grigull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigull 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Grigull. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grigull. For the veterans among your Grigull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigull lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Grigull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grigull in 1979 was 86, and 63 in 2000.

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