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Grisi Family History

Grisi 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: Risi, Grist, Grise, Gisi, Grill, Grass, Grime, Gross, Grosh, Geist

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Where is the Grisi family from?

You can see how Grisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Grisi families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grisi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Silk Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisi. 60% of Grisi men worked as a Barber and 100% of Grisi women worked as a Silk Spinner. .

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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

  • Barber
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Spinner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Grisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisi 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Grisi. 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 59 military records available for the last name Grisi. For the veterans among your Grisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grisi in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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