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Gmeinder Family History

Gmeinder 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: Gmeiner, Grinder, Greiner, Meinzer, Minder, Meinders, Ginder, Greider

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Where is the Gmeinder family from?

You can see how Gmeinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmeinder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gmeinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gmeinder families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gmeinder's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gmeinder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gmeinder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gmeinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gmeinder. 100% of Gmeinder men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Gmeinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Gmeinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmeinder 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gmeinder. 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 202 military records available for the last name Gmeinder. For the veterans among your Gmeinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmeinder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gmeinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gmeinder in 1962 was 81, and 99 in 2003.

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