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Grassick Family History

Grassick Surname Meaning

from Gaelic greusaich griasaich ‘shoemaker’. The name often appears as Graissie Grassie or Gracy (see Gracey) and occasionally in the reduced forms Grasse and Grace (see Grace).

Compare Alexander Greoschich 1669 in Alford Records with Peter Grasie 1759 in IGI both residents of Towie Aberdeens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grassick family from?

You can see how Grassick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grassick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Grassick families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grassick's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Grassick families in 1891.
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What did your Grassick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grassick. 70% of Grassick 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Fabric Picker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grassick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassick 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Grassick. 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 367 military records available for the last name Grassick. For the veterans among your Grassick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grassick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grassick in 1960 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassick 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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