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Grissell Family History

Grissell Surname Meaning

see Grizzle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grissell family from?

You can see how Grissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grissell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Grissell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grissell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grissell 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 Grissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grissell. 50% of Grissell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Grissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissell 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Grissell. 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 272 military records available for the last name Grissell. For the veterans among your Grissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grissell in 1961 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grissell 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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