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Grassi Family History

Grassi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the nickname Grasso.

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


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Where is the Grassi family from?

You can see how Grassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Grassi families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Grassi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grassi families in 1911.
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What did your Grassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grassi. 50% of Grassi men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Grassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassi 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Grassi. 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 Grassi. For the veterans among your Grassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grassi in 1944 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassi 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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