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Grisso Family History

Grisso Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Gressow: habitational name from a placename in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The surname Gressow is apparently no longer found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Griffo, Criss, Grass, Riss, Trisko, Brusso, Gross, Bisso, Grisez

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Where is the Grisso family from?

You can see how Grisso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisso family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grisso families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grisso's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Grisso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisso. 40% of Grisso men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Grisso women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisso were Salesman and Helper. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grisso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisso 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Grisso. 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 481 military records available for the last name Grisso. For the veterans among your Grisso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisso lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grisso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grisso in 1953 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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