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Grasper Family History

Grasper 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: Grasser, Graser, Gasper, Graper, Glasper, Fraser, Casper, Grabner

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Where is the Grasper family from?

You can see how Grasper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Grasper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Grasper families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grasper's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Grasper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasper 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 90 census records available for the last name Grasper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasper 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grasper. 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 23 military records available for the last name Grasper. For the veterans among your Grasper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasper lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Grasper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grasper in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasper 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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