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Gresimer Family History

Gresimer 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: Griesemer, Greiner, Geimer, Reimer, Kreimer, Greiser, Gressler

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Where is the Gresimer family from?

You can see how Gresimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Gresimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gresimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gresimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gresimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Gresimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gresimer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gresimer. For the veterans among your Gresimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresimer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Gresimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gresimer in 1973 was 91, and 71 in 1987.

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