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Griemsmann Family History

Griemsmann 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: Wiesmann, Riedemann, Riemann, Grossmann, Friedmann, Greimann

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Where is the Griemsmann family from?

You can see how Griemsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griemsmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Griemsmann family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Griemsmann's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Griemsmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griemsmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griemsmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Griemsmann. 100% of Griemsmann women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Griemsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griemsmann 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Griemsmann. 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 83 military records available for the last name Griemsmann. For the veterans among your Griemsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griemsmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Griemsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Griemsmann in 1966 was 69, and 70 in 2002.

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