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Grigson Family History

Grigson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gregson.

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


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Where is the Grigson family from?

You can see how Grigson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grigson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grigson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Grigson families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grigson's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Grigson families in 1911.
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What did your Grigson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grigson. 100% of Grigson men worked as a Lorry Driver and 73% of Grigson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Grigson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grigson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grigson 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Grigson. 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 438 military records available for the last name Grigson. For the veterans among your Grigson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grigson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grigson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grigson in 1957 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grigson 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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