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Grasseler Family History

Grasseler 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: Grasser, Grassmyer, Gassler, Grassel, Gressler, Dressler, Gressel

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Where is the Grasseler family from?

You can see how Grasseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grasseler families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grasseler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grasseler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasseler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasseler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grasseler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Grasseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasseler 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Grasseler. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grasseler. For the veterans among your Grasseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasseler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Grasseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grasseler in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 1998.

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