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Grisum Family History

Grisum 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: Grist, Grum, Grim, Grise, Grisham, Granum, Grimm, Roisum, Griscom

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Where is the Grisum family from?

You can see how Grisum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Grisum families living in Georgia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Grisum's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Grisum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Grisum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grisum. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grisum. For the veterans among your Grisum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisum lifespan?

Average Grisum life expectancy in 1972 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisum 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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