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Grisafi Family History

Grisafi Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Crisafi.

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


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Where is the Grisafi family from?

You can see how Grisafi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisafi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Grisafi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Grisafi families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grisafi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grisafi families in 1920.
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What did your Grisafi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisafi. 28% of Grisafi men worked as a Barber and 30% of Grisafi women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisafi were Farm Hand and Finisher.

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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

  • Barber
    28%
  • Helper
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%

What Grisafi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Grisafi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisafi 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Grisafi. 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 102 military records available for the last name Grisafi. For the veterans among your Grisafi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisafi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grisafi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grisafi in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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