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Grassia Family History

Grassia Surname Meaning

Italian: from a metathesized form of the personal name Garsia from Spanish García (see Garcia).

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


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Where is the Grassia family from?

You can see how Grassia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grassia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Grassia families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Grassia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grassia families in 1920.
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What did your Grassia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grassia. 38% of Grassia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grassia women worked as a Floor Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grassia were Proprietor and Tipper Tender.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    50%
  • Tipper Tender
    50%

What Grassia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Grassia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassia 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Grassia. 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 277 military records available for the last name Grassia. For the veterans among your Grassia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassia lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Grassia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grassia in 1946 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassia 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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