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Grasty Family History

Grasty Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Grasty family from?

You can see how Grasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grasty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Grasty family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grasty's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Grasty families in 1911.
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What did your Grasty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grasty. 40% of Grasty men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Grasty women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grasty were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Coal Loader
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasty 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Grasty. 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 691 military records available for the last name Grasty. For the veterans among your Grasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasty lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grasty in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grasty 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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