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Grisko Family History

Grisko 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: Trisko, Grisso, Krisko, Drisko, Gresko, Risko, Griffo, Misko, Grist

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Where is the Grisko family from?

You can see how Grisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grisko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Grisko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Grisko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grisko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisko. 60% of Grisko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grisko women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Grisko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Grisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisko 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Grisko. 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 147 military records available for the last name Grisko. For the veterans among your Grisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grisko in 1962 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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