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Grish Family History

Grish 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: Grosh, Grist, Krish, Drish, Grise, Rish, Gish, Irish, Gresh, Grush

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Where is the Grish family from?

You can see how Grish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Grish families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grish 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 Grish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grish. 34% of Grish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grish women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grish 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Grish. 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 221 military records available for the last name Grish. For the veterans among your Grish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grish lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grish in 1957 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grish 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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