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Grasch Family History

Grasch Name 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: Rasch, Gasch, Grosch, Frasch, Brasch, Grass, Grosh, Brach, Branch

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Where is the Grasch family from?

You can see how Grasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Grasch families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grasch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grasch. 43% of Grasch men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Grasch women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grasch were Salesman and Cashier. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasch 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Grasch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Grasch. For the veterans among your Grasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grasch in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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