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Grisell Family History

Grisell 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: Griswell, Grill, Gesell, Rishell, Rosell, Griesel, Grizzell, Grise

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Where is the Grisell family from?

You can see how Grisell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grisell families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Grisell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Grisell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisell 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 Grisell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisell. 25% of Grisell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%

What Grisell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grisell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Grisell. 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 381 military records available for the last name Grisell. For the veterans among your Grisell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grisell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grisell in 1963 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisell 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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