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Grimmenstein Family History

Grimmenstein 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: Himmelstein, Grabenstein, Greenstein, Gallenstein, Rosenstein

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Where is the Grimmenstein family from?

You can see how Grimmenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimmenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Grimmenstein families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grimmenstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Grimmenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimmenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grimmenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Grimmenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimmenstein 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Grimmenstein. 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 113 military records available for the last name Grimmenstein. For the veterans among your Grimmenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimmenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Grimmenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grimmenstein in 1963 was 83, and 97 in 1993.

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