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Grysen Family History

Grysen 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: Green, Gruen, Gren, Gresens, Graven, Gruben, Gansen, Rosen, Ryden

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Where is the Grysen family from?

You can see how Grysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grysen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grysen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Grysen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grysen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grysen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Grysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grysen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grysen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grysen. For the veterans among your Grysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grysen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grysen in 1964 was 83, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grysen 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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