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Grassie Family History

Grassie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Gracey.

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


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Where is the Grassie family from?

You can see how Grassie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grassie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Grassie families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Grassie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grassie families in 1891.
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What did your Grassie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grassie. 50% of Grassie men worked as an Insurance Agent and 82% of Grassie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grassie were General Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • General Farm Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Grassie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grassie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassie 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Grassie. 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 413 military records available for the last name Grassie. For the veterans among your Grassie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grassie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grassie in 1955 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassie 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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