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Greimes Family History

Greimes 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: Grimes, Grime, Remes, Greiner, Greaves, Reimel, Groomes, Gries, Greim

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Where is the Greimes family from?

You can see how Greimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greimes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Greimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Greimes families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Greimes's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Greimes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greimes 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 Greimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greimes. 100% of Greimes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greimes women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Greimes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Greimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greimes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Greimes. 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 29 military records available for the last name Greimes. For the veterans among your Greimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greimes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Greimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Greimes in 1977 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greimes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greimes 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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