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Grizzell Name Meaning

English: variant of Grizzle 2 Compare Grizzel . Variant of Grizzle 1 a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Grizzle, Frizzell, Crispell, Riddell, Uzzell, Grill, Grizzard

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Where is the Grizzell family from?

You can see how Grizzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grizzell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Grizzell families living in Worcestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grizzell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Grizzell families in 1891.
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What did your Grizzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grizzell. 22% of Grizzell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Grizzell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grizzell were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grizzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizzell 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Grizzell. 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 885 military records available for the last name Grizzell. For the veterans among your Grizzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizzell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grizzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grizzell in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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