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Griemes Family History

Griemes 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: Grieme, Grieves, Grimes, Grime, Griesel, Grieve, Griebel, Remes

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Where is the Griemes family from?

You can see how Griemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griemes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Griemes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Griemes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griemes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griemes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griemes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griemes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Griemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griemes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Griemes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Griemes. For the veterans among your Griemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griemes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Griemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Griemes in 1966 was 83, and 72 in 1990.

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