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Griminger Family History

Griminger 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: Ridinger, Groninger, Frisinger, Gremminger, Greninger, Geisinger

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Where is the Griminger family from?

You can see how Griminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griminger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Griminger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Griminger family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Griminger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Griminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Griminger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Griminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griminger 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Griminger. 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 162 military records available for the last name Griminger. For the veterans among your Griminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griminger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Griminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Griminger in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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