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Griesmer Family History

Griesmer Surname Meaning

South German: shortened form of Griesmeier or Griesmeyer a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer whose farm was on sandy soil from Middle High German griez ‘sand sandy bank (of a river)’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

The surname Griesmer is very rare in Germany; more common variant is Griesemer. Compare Grismer and Grismore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Griesmer family from?

You can see how Griesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Griesmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Griesmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Griesmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griesmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesmer 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 Griesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesmer. 23% of Griesmer men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Griesmer women worked as a School. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesmer were Carpenter 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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Griesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Griesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesmer 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Griesmer. 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 298 military records available for the last name Griesmer. For the veterans among your Griesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Griesmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Griesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Griesmer in 1954 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesmer 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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