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Greiman Family History

Greiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Greimann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Grauman.

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


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Where is the Greiman family from?

You can see how Greiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Greiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Greiman family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Greiman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Greiman families in 1891.
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What did your Greiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Greiman. 42% of Greiman 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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Inspector
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greiman 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Greiman. 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 164 military records available for the last name Greiman. For the veterans among your Greiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greiman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Greiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Greiman in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greiman 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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