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Grassly Family History

Grassly 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: Grassl, Grass, Gravely, Grasser, Grasley, Grasse, Graessle, Grassel

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Where is the Grassly family from?

You can see how Grassly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grassly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Grassly families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassly's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grassly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Grassly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassly 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Grassly. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grassly. For the veterans among your Grassly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grassly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grassly in 1964 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassly 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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