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Griller Family History

Griller 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: Giller, Groller, Grilley, Geller, Grill, Miller, Galler, Spiller

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Where is the Griller family from?

You can see how Griller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Griller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Griller families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Griller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Griller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griller. 34% of Griller men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Griller women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Griller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Griller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griller 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Griller. 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 99 military records available for the last name Griller. For the veterans among your Griller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Griller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Griller in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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