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Gryt Family History

Gryt Surname 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: Rye, Graf, Gray, Gant, Grau, Gay, Grant, Ort, Goy, Grad

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Where is the Gryt family from?

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

There are 8 census records available for the last name Gryt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryt 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gryt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gryt. For the veterans among your Gryt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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