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Grammar Family History

Grammar Surname 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: Grammer, Kramar, Brammer, Grimmer, Krammer, Gramer, Hammar, Gramm

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Where is the Grammar family from?

You can see how Grammar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grammar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grammar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Grammar families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grammar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grammar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grammar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grammar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grammar. 32% of Grammar men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Grammar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grammar were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Grammar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grammar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grammar 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Grammar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 961 military records available for the last name Grammar. For the veterans among your Grammar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grammar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grammar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grammar in 1965 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grammar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grammar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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