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Grissin Family History

Grissin Surname Meaning

from Old French grison ‘grey’.

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


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You can see how Grissin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grissin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grissin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grissin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Grissin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grissin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Grissin. For the veterans among your Grissin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissin lifespan?

Average Grissin life expectancy in 1963 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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