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Griser Family History

Griser 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: Graser, Riser, Grise, Gaiser, Grieser, Griner, Geiser, Greiser, Grier

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Where is the Griser family from?

You can see how Griser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Griser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Griser family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Griser's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Griser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griser. 50% of Griser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Griser women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griser 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Griser. 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 273 military records available for the last name Griser. For the veterans among your Griser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griser lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Griser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Griser in 1942 was 33, and 95 in 2004.

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