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Gimre Family History

Gimre 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: Giere, Imre, Gire, Grime, Gore, Giove, Gilmore, Gimbel, Wire, Giro

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Where is the Gimre family from?

You can see how Gimre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gimre families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimre's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gimre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gimre. 100% of Gimre men worked as a Manager and 100% of Gimre women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Gimre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Gimre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimre 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gimre. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gimre. For the veterans among your Gimre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimre lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Gimre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gimre in 1976 was 63, and 82 in 1998.

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