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Grizzard Family History

Grizzard Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Grossard: nickname derived from Gros ‘big fat’.

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


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Where is the Grizzard family from?

You can see how Grizzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grizzard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grizzard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Grizzard family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Grizzard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Grizzard families in 1911.
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What did your Grizzard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grizzard. 36% of Grizzard men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Grizzard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grizzard were Merchant and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Merchant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Grizzard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grizzard 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Grizzard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grizzard. For the veterans among your Grizzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grizzard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Grizzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grizzard in 1943 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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