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Grassy Family History

Grassy 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: Grass, Grasse, Grasso, Grassi, Grassl, Grasty, Gray, Gross, Glass

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Where is the Grassy family from?

You can see how Grassy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grassy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Grassy family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Grassy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassy 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 369 census records available for the last name Grassy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassy 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Grassy. 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 83 military records available for the last name Grassy. For the veterans among your Grassy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Grassy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grassy in 1968 was 84, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassy 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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