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Griss Family History

Griss Surname Meaning

see Grice.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Griss family from?

You can see how Griss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Griss families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Griss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Griss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Griss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griss. 33% of Griss men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Griss women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griss were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Griss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Griss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griss 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Griss. 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 332 military records available for the last name Griss. For the veterans among your Griss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Griss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griss in 1969 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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