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Griswell Family History

Griswell Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Griswold or Creswell. In the US it is found mainly in GA.

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


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Where is the Griswell family from?

You can see how Griswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Griswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Griswell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Griswell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Griswell families in 1891.
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What did your Griswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griswell. 30% of Griswell men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Griswell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griswell were Operator and 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Griswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griswell 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Griswell. 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 644 military records available for the last name Griswell. For the veterans among your Griswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griswell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Griswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Griswell in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griswell 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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