The surname Griss is a name of ancient French origin. It was a Breton name given to a person with gray hair. The name Griss is derived from the Old French word "gris," which means "gray," and was often given to someone with gray hair.
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Early Origins of the Griss family
The surname Griss was first found in Brittany where this distinguished family held a family seat at Motte, and were prominent members of the aristocracy.
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Early History of the Griss family
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Griss Spelling Variations
History has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Griss, some of which include Gris, Griss, Grix, LeGris, Legris, Legriss and many more.
Early Notables of the Griss family
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Griss migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. Thomas Griss, British Convict who was convicted in Ipswich, Suffolk, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Corona" on 13th October 1866, arriving in Western Australia, Australia1
Griss migration to Australia 
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