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Grisam Family History

Grisam 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: Grisham, Grist, Grivas, Grim, Gram, Grise, Gresham, Graham, Grimm

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Where is the Grisam family from?

You can see how Grisam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grisam families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grisam's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grisam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisam. 67% of Grisam 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Grisam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisam 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grisam. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grisam. For the veterans among your Grisam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Grisam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grisam in 1967 was 48, and 95 in 1995.

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