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Gremier Family History

Gremier 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: Grenier, Remer, Geier, Freier, Greener, Greiner, Granier, Gromer

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Where is the Gremier family from?

You can see how Gremier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gremier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gremier families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremier's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gremier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremier 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 Gremier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gremier. 50% of Gremier men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Gremier women worked as a Modiste.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Journalier
    39%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%

What Gremier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Gremier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremier 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gremier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gremier. For the veterans among your Gremier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremier lifespan?

Average Gremier life expectancy in 2001 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremier 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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