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Grison Family History

Grison Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a man with gray hair a gray complexion or perhaps one who habitually wore gray from a derivative of Old French gris ‘gray’.

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


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You can see how Grison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Grison families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grison families in 1911.
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What did your Grison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grison. 100% of Grison men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grison 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Grison. 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 243 military records available for the last name Grison. For the veterans among your Grison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Grison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grison in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grison 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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