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Grassler Family History

Grassler 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: Grasser, Gassler, Gressler, Dressler, Grasley, Graser, Grosser

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Where is the Grassler family from?

You can see how Grassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Grassler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grassler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassler 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 238 census records available for the last name Grassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassler 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Grassler. 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 241 military records available for the last name Grassler. For the veterans among your Grassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Grassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grassler in 1960 was 40, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassler 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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