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Grisham Family History

Grisham Name Meaning

English: variant of Gresham . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gresham, Sham, Grimshaw, Brigham, Drish, Gorham, Isham, Gotham

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Where is the Grisham family from?

You can see how Grisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Grisham families living in Tennessee. This was about 19% of all the recorded Grisham's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Grisham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grisham. 34% of Grisham men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Grisham women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grisham were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Saleslady
    6%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Grisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisham 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Grisham. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Grisham. For the veterans among your Grisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisham lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Grisham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grisham in 1942 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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