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Gremser Family History

Gremser 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: Bremser, Greiser, Greaser, Gresser, Gressel, Kreiser, Remer, Reiser

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Where is the Gremser family from?

You can see how Gremser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gremser family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gremser's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gremser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremser 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 20 census records available for the last name Gremser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremser 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gremser. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gremser. For the veterans among your Gremser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremser lifespan?

Average Gremser life expectancy in 1976 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremser 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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