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Grassmyer Family History

Grassmyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grassmeyer (or of any of its like-sounding cognates): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived by a meadow or in some cases was in charge of the communal meadows from Middle High German gras ‘grass pasture’.

The surname Grassmeyer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Grassmyer family from?

You can see how Grassmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grassmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grassmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Grassmyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grassmyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grassmyer families in 1880.
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What did your Grassmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grassmyer. 74% of Grassmyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Grassmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Grassmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grassmyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grassmyer. 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 184 military records available for the last name Grassmyer. For the veterans among your Grassmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grassmyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grassmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grassmyer in 1964 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grassmyer 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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