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Grassow Family History

Grassow 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: Grasso, Grass, Glasgow, Grasser, Glasson, Grasse, Rossow, Granzow

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Where is the Grassow family from?

You can see how Grassow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grassow families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassow's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grassow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassow 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 184 census records available for the last name Grassow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Grassow. 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 126 military records available for the last name Grassow. For the veterans among your Grassow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Grassow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grassow in 1969 was 93, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassow 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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