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Greman Family History

Greman 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: Goeman, Greiman, Gruman, Groman, German, Green, Gorman, Trueman

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Where is the Greman family from?

You can see how Greman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Greman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Greman families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Greman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Greman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greman 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 Greman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greman. 100% of Greman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greman 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Greman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Greman. For the veterans among your Greman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Greman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Greman in 1969 was 79, and 44 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greman 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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