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Grissom Family History

Grissom Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Grissin from Old French grison ‘gray’. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


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Where is the Grissom family from?

You can see how Grissom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grissom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Grissom families living in East Lothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grissom's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Grissom families in 1861.
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What did your Grissom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grissom. 30% of Grissom men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Grissom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grissom were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Grissom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Grissom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissom 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Grissom. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Grissom. For the veterans among your Grissom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissom lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Grissom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grissom in 1946 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grissom 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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