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Greisman Family History

Greisman 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: Reisman, Greiman, Gressman, Kreisman, Reitman, Greenman, Grassman

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Where is the Greisman family from?

You can see how Greisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greisman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greisman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Greisman families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Greisman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Greisman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greisman 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 Greisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Motor Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greisman. 27% of Greisman men worked as a Manager and 34% of Greisman women worked as a Motor Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greisman were Lawyer and Floor Girl.

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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

  • Manager
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Lawyer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Motor Winder
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Floor Girl
    34%

What Greisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greisman 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Greisman. 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 120 military records available for the last name Greisman. For the veterans among your Greisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greisman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Greisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Greisman in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greisman 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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