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Grissinger Family History

Grissinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Griesinger.

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


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Where is the Grissinger family from?

You can see how Grissinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grissinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Grissinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grissinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grissinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grissinger 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 Grissinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grissinger. 19% of Grissinger men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Grissinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grissinger were Weaver and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%

What Grissinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grissinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissinger 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Grissinger. 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 977 military records available for the last name Grissinger. For the veterans among your Grissinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grissinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grissinger in 1957 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grissinger 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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