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Grieman Family History

Grieman 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: Frieman, Rieman, Krizman, Trueman, Goeman, Greenman, Greenan, Goleman

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Where is the Grieman family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grieman. 36% of Grieman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Grieman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grieman were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Grieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Grieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Grieman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Grieman. For the veterans among your Grieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grieman in 1968 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grieman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieman 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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