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Grieson Family History

Grieson 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: Grigson, Frieson, Greeson, Grierson, Grisson, Grieshop, Gritton

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Where is the Grieson family from?

You can see how Grieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grieson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Grieson families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grieson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grieson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grieson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grieson. 50% of Grieson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grieson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Grieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Grieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieson 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Grieson. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grieson. For the veterans among your Grieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Grieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grieson in 1962 was 55, and 87 in 2002.

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