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Grisen Family History

Grisen 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: Grise, Greisen, Risen, Grisez, Geisen, Green, Grime, Grine, Eisen

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Where is the Grisen family from?

You can see how Grisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Grisen families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisen 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 Grisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisen. 100% of Grisen men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Grisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Grisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Grisen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Grisen. For the veterans among your Grisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Grisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grisen in 1980 was 71, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisen 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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