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Grase Family History

Grase 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: Grass, Grave, Rase, Grace, Grose, Graser, Grasse, Grise, Grabe, Gras

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Where is the Grase family from?

You can see how Grase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grase families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grase family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grase's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grase families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grase 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Grase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grase 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Grase. 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 659 military records available for the last name Grase. For the veterans among your Grase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grase lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Grase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grase in 1972 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grase 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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