Grisgby Family History

Grisgby Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Grisby, Frisby, Risby, Rigby, Grigsby, Brisby, Prisby, Crosby, Grist, Brissey

635 record(s) for Grisgby

141	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
235	Census and Voter Lists
230	Member Trees

Where is the Grisgby family from?

You can see how Grisgby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisgby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisgby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grisgby families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grisgby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grisgby families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisgby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grisgby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grisgby.

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

Labor

28%

Painter

19%

Farmer

19%

Laborer

19%

What Grisgby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 235 census records available for the last name Grisgby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisgby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Grisgby. 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.

Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Grisgby. For the veterans among your Grisgby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Grisgby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisgby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.