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Grisbon Family History

Grisbon 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: Brisbon, Gribbon, Grisson, Gritton, Grignon, Lisbon, Kriston, Griffon

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Where is the Grisbon family from?

You can see how Grisbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisbon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grisbon family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grisbon's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Grisbon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisbon 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 28 census records available for the last name Grisbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisbon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grisbon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grisbon. For the veterans among your Grisbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisbon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Grisbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grisbon in 1970 was 64, and 74 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisbon 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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