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Grisar Family History

Grisar 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: Gricar, Ribar, Grist, Graser, Grivas, Riser, Grise, Cisar, Grisham

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Where is the Grisar family from?

You can see how Grisar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grisar families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grisar's in USA. California had the highest population of Grisar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisar 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 Grisar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grisar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Grisar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisar 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Grisar. 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 50 military records available for the last name Grisar. For the veterans among your Grisar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grisar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grisar in 1962 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisar 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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