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Grasham Family History

Grasham Surname Meaning

see Grassam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Grasham family from?

You can see how Grasham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grasham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Grasham families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Grasham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grasham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasham 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 Grasham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grasham. 75% of Grasham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    25%

What Grasham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grasham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasham 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Grasham. 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 314 military records available for the last name Grasham. For the veterans among your Grasham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grasham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grasham in 1955 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grasham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasham 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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