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Grasdalen Family History

Grasdalen 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: Grasley, Ragsdale, Croasdale, Drysdale, Graden, Teasdale, Grajales

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Where is the Grasdalen family from?

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What did your Grasdalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grasdalen. 100% of Grasdalen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Grasdalen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%

What Grasdalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Grasdalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasdalen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grasdalen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grasdalen. For the veterans among your Grasdalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasdalen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grasdalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grasdalen in 1964 was 48, and 58 in 2003.

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