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Grishaver Family History

Grishaver 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: Grishaber, Grieshaber, Risher, Brushaber, Graver, Shaver, Grisham

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Where is the Grishaver family from?

You can see how Grishaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grishaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grishaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Grishaver families living in Massachusetts. This was about 93% of all the recorded Grishaver's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grishaver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Grishaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishaver 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Grishaver. 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 21 military records available for the last name Grishaver. For the veterans among your Grishaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishaver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grishaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grishaver in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grishaver 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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