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Grassian Family History

Grassian 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: Grassman, Grassia, Russian, Glassman, Gressman, Grossman, Grassi

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Where is the Grassian family from?

You can see how Grassian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassian family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Grassian families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grassian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grassian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grassian. 100% of Grassian men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Grassian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassian 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Grassian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grassian. For the veterans among your Grassian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Grassian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grassian in 1971 was 75, and 86 in 1995.

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