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Grissum Family History

Grissum 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: Grissom, Grisham, Rossum, Griscom, Grisso, Russum, Grisson, Grass

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Where is the Grissum family from?

You can see how Grissum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grissum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grissum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Grissum families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Grissum's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Grissum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grissum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grissum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grissum. 63% of Grissum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grissum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grissum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grissum. 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 237 military records available for the last name Grissum. For the veterans among your Grissum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grissum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grissum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grissum in 1966 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

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