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Greimer Family History

Greimer 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: Greiner, Geimer, Reimer, Kreimer, Greiser, Greider, Grime, Creamer

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Where is the Greimer family from?

You can see how Greimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Greimer families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Greimer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Greimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Greimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greimer 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Greimer. 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 82 military records available for the last name Greimer. For the veterans among your Greimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greimer lifespan?

Average Greimer life expectancy in 1979 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greimer 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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