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Grassmann Family History

Grassmann 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: Grassman, Grossmann, Gassmann, Rossmann, Gramann, Graumann, Glassman

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Where is the Grassmann family from?

You can see how Grassmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Grassmann families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grassmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grassmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grassmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grassmann. 75% of Grassmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    75%
  • Printer
    25%

What Grassmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grassmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grassmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grassmann. For the veterans among your Grassmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grassmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grassmann in 1961 was 63, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassmann 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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