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Grishaw Family History

Grishaw 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: Grimshaw, Grisham, Gresham, Croshaw, Dishaw, Risher, Grosh, Shaw

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Where is the Grishaw family from?

You can see how Grishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grishaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grishaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grishaw family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grishaw's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Grishaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grishaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grishaw. 52% of Grishaw men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Grishaw women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grishaw were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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What Grishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grishaw 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Grishaw. 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 138 military records available for the last name Grishaw. For the veterans among your Grishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grishaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grishaw in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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