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Grilliot Family History

Grilliot Name Meaning

Altered form of French Grillot .

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


Similar surnames: Grillot, Grillo, Billiot, Stillion, Gremillion, Gilliam, Gomillion

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Where is the Grilliot family from?

You can see how Grilliot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grilliot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grilliot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Grilliot families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Grilliot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grilliot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grilliot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grilliot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grilliot. 67% of Grilliot 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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%
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What Grilliot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Grilliot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grilliot 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Grilliot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Grilliot. For the veterans among your Grilliot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grilliot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grilliot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grilliot in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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