Grassi Family History

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Grassi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the nickname Grasso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Grossi, Grasso, Tassi, Sassi, Massi, Grassia, Rassi, Grandi, Bassi

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Grassi Family Origin

Where is the Grassi family from?

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You can see how Grassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassi families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Grassi families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grassi's in the USA. California had the highest population of Grassi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grassi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Grassi Family Occupations

What did your Grassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Grassi family was Sailor. The most common Grassi occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Grassi's were Farmers. Farmer and Keeping Hotel were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Grassi.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Keeping Hotel

    33%

  • Sailor

    33%

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

Grassi Historical Records

What Grassi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Grassi

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Grassi. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grassi. For the veterans among your Grassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Grassi Life Expectancy

What is the average Grassi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grassi in 1944 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grassi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassi 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.

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