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Grisett Family History

Grisett 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: Grissett, Privett, Grist, Trivett, Rivett, Gravett, Grise, Geisert

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Where is the Grisett family from?

You can see how Grisett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Grisett family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grisett's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Grisett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grisett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Grisett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grisett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Grisett. For the veterans among your Grisett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grisett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grisett in 1966 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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