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Grisco Family History

Grisco 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: Prisco, Frisco, Griscom, Grisso, Brisco, Grieco, Crisco, Griffo

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Where is the Grisco family from?

You can see how Grisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grisco family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grisco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisco 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 Grisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisco. 42% of Grisco men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Grisco women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisco were Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fruit Dealer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Grisco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Grisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisco 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Grisco. 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 111 military records available for the last name Grisco. For the veterans among your Grisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grisco in 1965 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisco 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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