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Gryz Family History

Gryz 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, Grau, Gay, Goy, Grad, Gren, Ganz, Guy

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Where is the Gryz family from?

You can see how Gryz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gryz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gryz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryz 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 50 census records available for the last name Gryz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryz 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Gryz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gryz. For the veterans among your Gryz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gryz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gryz in 1964 was 65, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryz 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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