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Grassman Family History

Grassman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grassmann: elaborated form of Grass 1 and English: occupational name for a seller of grease from Old French graisse greisse gresse ‘grease’.

English: occupational name from Middle English grasman gresman ‘cottager’ from Middle English gras gres ‘grass pasture’ + man.

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


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Where is the Grassman family from?

You can see how Grassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Grassman families living in Cornwall. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grassman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Grassman families in 1891.
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What did your Grassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grassman. 16% of Grassman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Grassman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grassman were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassman 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Grassman. 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 718 military records available for the last name Grassman. For the veterans among your Grassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grassman in 1958 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassman 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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