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Grisey Family History

Grisey 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, Grisby, Grisez, Grime, Grine, Grice, Riley, Griesel, Rise

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Where is the Grisey family from?

You can see how Grisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grisey families living in West Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grisey's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Grisey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisey 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 Grisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisey. 50% of Grisey men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

What Grisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Grisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Grisey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grisey. For the veterans among your Grisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Grisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grisey in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisey 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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