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Grasmeyer Family History

Grasmeyer 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: Glassmeyer, Grassmyer, Grasser, Grasley, Graser, Kammeyer, Grayer

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Where is the Grasmeyer family from?

You can see how Grasmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grasmeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grasmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grasmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grasmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grasmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grasmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grasmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Grasmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grasmeyer 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Grasmeyer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Grasmeyer. For the veterans among your Grasmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grasmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grasmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grasmeyer in 1963 was 51, and 35 in 2003.

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