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Gronemeyer Name Meaning

German (Westphalia): variant of Gronmeier (see Greenamyer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bredemeyer, Kollmeyer, Gatzemeyer, Rodemeyer, Neimeyer, Brinkmeier

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Where is the Gronemeyer family from?

You can see how Gronemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronemeyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gronemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Gronemeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gronemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gronemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gronemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gronemeyer. 19% of Gronemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gronemeyer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gronemeyer were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gronemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronemeyer 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Gronemeyer. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gronemeyer. For the veterans among your Gronemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronemeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gronemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gronemeyer in 1952 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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