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Grasselly Family History

Grasselly 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: Grassel, Brassell, Trussell, Gressel, Ramsell, Brassel, Russell

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Where is the Grasselly family from?

You can see how Grasselly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasselly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grasselly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grasselly families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Grasselly's in USA. California had the highest population of Grasselly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasselly 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 43 census records available for the last name Grasselly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasselly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grasselly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grasselly. For the veterans among your Grasselly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasselly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Grasselly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grasselly in 1980 was 100, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasselly 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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