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Grassl Family History

Grassl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Grassel.

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


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Where is the Grassl family from?

You can see how Grassl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Grassl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grassl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grassl families in 1880.
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What did your Grassl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grassl. 25% of Grassl men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Grassl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grassl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassl 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Grassl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Grassl. For the veterans among your Grassl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grassl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grassl in 1952 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassl 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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