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Grasse Family History

Grasse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Grass It is also found in France (Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grasse family from?

You can see how Grasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Grasse families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Grasse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grasse families in 1891.
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What did your Grasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grasse. 100% of Grasse 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grasse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grasse. For the veterans among your Grasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasse lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Grasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grasse in 1946 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grasse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasse 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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