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Grisa Family History

Grisa 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: Grist, Grise, Grima, Grill, Grass, Rosa, Grime, Gross, Grosh, Geist

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Where is the Grisa family from?

You can see how Grisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grisa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Grisa families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grisa's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grisa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisa 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 Grisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisa. 100% of Grisa women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Grisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Grisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisa 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Grisa. 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 47 military records available for the last name Grisa. For the veterans among your Grisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grisa in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisa 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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