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Grisson Name Meaning

English: variant of Grissom . This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Grigson, Gasson, Brison, Glisson, Grissom, Gosson, Wriston, Ericsson

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Where is the Grisson family from?

You can see how Grisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Grisson families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grisson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisson. 25% of Grisson men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Grisson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisson were Labor 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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisson 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Grisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grisson. For the veterans among your Grisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Grisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grisson in 1949 was 38, and 82 in 2003.

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