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Grison Name Meaning

French: nickname for a man with gray hair a gray complexion or perhaps one who habitually wore gray from a derivative of Old French gris ‘gray’.

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


Similar surnames: Rison, Brison, Grigson, Frison, Grisson, Gritton, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Grison family from?

You can see how Grison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grison families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grison's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grison families in 1840.
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What did your Grison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grison. 26% of Grison men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grison were Farm Labor and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grison 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Grison. 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 243 military records available for the last name Grison. For the veterans among your Grison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Grison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grison in 1967 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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