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White Grass Family History

White Grass 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: Whitehurst, Whitehead, Whitebread, Whitehouse, Whitehorn, Whitmarsh

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Where is the White Grass family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the White Grass 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 White Grass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named White Grass. 100% of White Grass men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name White Grass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, White Grass 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 2 immigration records available for the last name White Grass. 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 845 military records available for the last name White Grass. For the veterans among your White Grass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average White Grass lifespan?

Average White Grass life expectancy in 1995 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your White Grass 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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