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Grawemeyer Family History

Grawemeyer 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: Gronemeyer, Glassmeyer, Rosemeyer, Grassmyer, Hagemeyer, Gallmeyer

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Where is the Grawemeyer family from?

You can see how Grawemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grawemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grawemeyer families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Grawemeyer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grawemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grawemeyer 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 60 census records available for the last name Grawemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grawemeyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grawemeyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grawemeyer. For the veterans among your Grawemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grawemeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Grawemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grawemeyer in 1968 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grawemeyer 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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