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Grassold Family History

Grassold 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: Griswold, Grassel, Grasso, Grassl, Grass, Gressel, Brassel, Grasser

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Where is the Grassold family from?

You can see how Grassold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grassold families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grassold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassold 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 87 census records available for the last name Grassold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassold 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Grassold. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grassold. For the veterans among your Grassold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassold lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1991, in the United States, Grassold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grassold in 1956 was 48, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassold 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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