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Grisedale Family History

Grisedale Surname Meaning

see Grisdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grisedale family from?

You can see how Grisedale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisedale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Grisedale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Grisedale families living in Westmorland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Grisedale's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Grisedale families in 1891.
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What did your Grisedale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grisedale. 50% of Grisedale men worked as a Joiner and 82% of Grisedale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisedale were Joint Farmer and Laundry Presser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    50%
  • Joint Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Laundry Presser
    5%

What Grisedale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grisedale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisedale 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Grisedale. 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 89 military records available for the last name Grisedale. For the veterans among your Grisedale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisedale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Grisedale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grisedale in 1971 was 78, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisedale 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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