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Grissitt Family History

Grissitt 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: Grissett, Gressett, Brissett, Griffitt, Russett, Grist, Blissett

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Where is the Grissitt family from?

You can see how Grissitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grissitt family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grissitt's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Grissitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grissitt 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 Grissitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grissitt. 50% of Grissitt men worked as a Dairyman and 100% of Grissitt women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Dairyman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Grissitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Grissitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissitt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grissitt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grissitt. For the veterans among your Grissitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissitt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Grissitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grissitt in 1978 was 57, and 73 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grissitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grissitt 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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