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Grasle Family History

Grasle 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: Grasley, Grasse, Grable, Gale, Grass, Grave, Rase, Grange, Galle

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Where is the Grasle family from?

You can see how Grasle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grasle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grasle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grasle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grasle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grasle. 100% of Grasle 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Grasle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasle 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Grasle. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grasle. For the veterans among your Grasle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Grasle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grasle in 1956 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

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