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Grishen Family History

Grishen 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: Risher, Grise, Grisham, Goshen, Rishel, Gribben, Krisher, Grossen

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Where is the Grishen family from?

You can see how Grishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grishen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grishen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grishen family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Grishen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grishen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grishen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Grishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grishen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grishen. For the veterans among your Grishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Grishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grishen in 1972 was 78, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grishen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grishen 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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