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Grashen Family History

Grashen 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: Graven, Grahn, Grasser, Brasher, Grasley, Graser, Grasse, Goshen

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Where is the Grashen family from?

You can see how Grashen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grashen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grashen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grashen family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grashen's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Grashen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grashen 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 54 census records available for the last name Grashen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grashen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grashen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Grashen. For the veterans among your Grashen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grashen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Grashen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grashen in 1978 was 31, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grashen 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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