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Grisier Family History

Grisier 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: Grismer, Risher, Grasser, Grinder, Gritter, Crisler, Risler, Graser

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Where is the Grisier family from?

You can see how Grisier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Grisier families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grisier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grisier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Grisier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Grisier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisier 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Grisier. 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 148 military records available for the last name Grisier. For the veterans among your Grisier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Grisier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grisier in 1948 was 47, and 79 in 2001.

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