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Grashel Family History

Grashel 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: Grassel, Rachel, Gressel, Brassel, Grasser, Brasher, Rassel, Grasley

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Where is the Grashel family from?

You can see how Grashel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grashel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grashel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grashel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grashel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grashel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grashel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grashel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grashel. 50% of Grashel men worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Grashel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Grashel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grashel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grashel. 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 99 military records available for the last name Grashel. For the veterans among your Grashel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grashel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grashel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grashel in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grashel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grashel 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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