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Grisch Family History

Grisch 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: Frisch, Risch, Grosch, Krisch, Rich, Grosh, Rasch, Gasch, Grice

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Where is the Grisch family from?

You can see how Grisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Grisch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grisch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisch 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 Grisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisch. 60% of Grisch women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Grisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Grisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisch 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Grisch. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grisch. For the veterans among your Grisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grisch in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisch 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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