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Grisamore Family History

Grisamore 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: Grismore, Kisamore, Isadore, Gilmore, Rushmore, Finamore, Dismore

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Where is the Grisamore family from?

You can see how Grisamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisamore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grisamore family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisamore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grisamore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisamore 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 Grisamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisamore. 56% of Grisamore men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Grisamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Grisamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisamore 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grisamore. 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 160 military records available for the last name Grisamore. For the veterans among your Grisamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisamore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grisamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grisamore in 1961 was 45, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisamore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisamore 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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