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Grassam Family History

Grassam Surname Meaning

variant of Gresham from Gresham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Grasham in 1194 and 124

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


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Where is the Grassam family from?

You can see how Grassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassam family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Grassam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Grassam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grassam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grassam families in 1891.
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What did your Grassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grassam. 79% of Grassam 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
    79%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    11%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassam 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Grassam. 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 108 military records available for the last name Grassam. For the veterans among your Grassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Grassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grassam in 1981 was 66, and 56 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassam 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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