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Griemel Family History

Griemel 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: Griesel, Griebel, Grieme, Friemel, Grime, Giesel, Giebel, Riegel

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Where is the Griemel family from?

You can see how Griemel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griemel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griemel family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Griemel's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Griemel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griemel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griemel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Griemel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griemel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Griemel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Griemel. For the veterans among your Griemel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griemel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Griemel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Griemel in 1965 was 79, and 99 in 1999.

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