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Grisan Family History

Grisan 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: Glisan, Crisan, Krizan, Tristan, Grogan, Grist, Guinan, Gran, Brian

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Where is the Grisan family from?

You can see how Grisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grisan family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisan's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Grisan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisan 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 130 census records available for the last name Grisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisan 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Grisan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Grisan. For the veterans among your Grisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grisan in 1963 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisan 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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