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Grisse Family History

Grisse 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: Grasse, Grise, Risse, Griese, Grisso, Grosse, Grass, Grime, Gross

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Where is the Grisse family from?

You can see how Grisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grisse families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grisse's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Grisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisse 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 188 census records available for the last name Grisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisse 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grisse. 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 28 military records available for the last name Grisse. For the veterans among your Grisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisse lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Grisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grisse in 1956 was 52, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisse 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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