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Grisette Family History

Grisette 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: Grissett, Fisette, Brissette, Morisette, Gravette, Privette, Trivette

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Where is the Grisette family from?

You can see how Grisette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Grisette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grisette family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisette's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Grisette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Grisette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisette 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Grisette. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grisette. For the veterans among your Grisette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grisette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grisette in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisette 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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