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Grischow Family History

Grischow 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: Griscom, Ganschow, Gutschow, Grieshop, Frisch, Briscoe, Greenhow

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Where is the Grischow family from?

You can see how Grischow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grischow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grischow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grischow family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grischow's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Grischow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grischow 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 Grischow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Farmer and Truck Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grischow. 34% of Grischow men worked as a Truck Farmer and 100% of Grischow women worked as a Truck Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Truck Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Farm Laborer
    100%

What Grischow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Grischow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grischow 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Grischow. 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 105 military records available for the last name Grischow. For the veterans among your Grischow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grischow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Grischow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grischow in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grischow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grischow 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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