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Grimminger Family History

Grimminger 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: Gremminger, Griesinger, Grissinger, Ridinger, Gittinger, Groninger

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Where is the Grimminger family from?

You can see how Grimminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimminger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grimminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grimminger families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Grimminger's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Grimminger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimminger 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 Grimminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimminger. 38% of Grimminger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Grimminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Grimminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimminger 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Grimminger. 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 470 military records available for the last name Grimminger. For the veterans among your Grimminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimminger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Grimminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grimminger in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grimminger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimminger 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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