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Grasty Family History

Grasty Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Grandy, Grisby, Trusty, Rasey, Gray, Cristy, Grist, Gracey, Hasty

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Where is the Grasty family from?

You can see how Grasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grasty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Grasty families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grasty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grasty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grasty. 100% of Grasty 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasty 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Grasty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 691 military records available for the last name Grasty. For the veterans among your Grasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasty lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grasty in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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