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Grapson Family History

Grapson 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: Rapson, Grayson, Branson, Gratton, Ranson, Ramson, Greason, Gladson

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Where is the Grapson family from?

You can see how Grapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grapson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grapson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Grapson family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grapson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Grapson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grapson 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 21 census records available for the last name Grapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grapson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grapson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grapson. For the veterans among your Grapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grapson lifespan?

Average Grapson life expectancy in 2000 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grapson 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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