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Grasher Family History

Grasher 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: Grasser, Brasher, Graser, Frasher, Risher, Washer, Fraser, Grabner

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Where is the Grasher family from?

You can see how Grasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Grasher families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grasher's in USA. California had the highest population of Grasher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grasher. 53% of Grasher men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Grasher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grasher were Electrician 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
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Grasher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Grasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasher 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grasher. 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 56 military records available for the last name Grasher. For the veterans among your Grasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Grasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grasher in 1958 was 37, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grasher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasher 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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