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Grisham Family History

Grisham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gresham. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grisham family from?

You can see how Grisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Grisham families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grisham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grisham families in 1891.
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What did your Grisham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grisham. 100% of Grisham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Grisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisham 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Grisham. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Grisham. For the veterans among your Grisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisham lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Grisham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grisham in 1942 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisham 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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