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Grimmeissen Family History

Grimmeissen 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: Ringeisen, Riessen, Greisen, Driessen, Griesser, Gressel, Griesel

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Where is the Grimmeissen family from?

You can see how Grimmeissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmeissen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grimmeissen families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grimmeissen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grimmeissen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimmeissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimmeissen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Grimmeissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmeissen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grimmeissen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Grimmeissen. For the veterans among your Grimmeissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmeissen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grimmeissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grimmeissen in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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