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Gremar Family History

Gremar 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: Gemar, Grear, Greear, Demar, Kramar, Goeman, Remer, Gregor, Great

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Where is the Gremar family from?

You can see how Gremar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gremar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Gremar families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremar's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gremar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gremar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gremar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gremar. For the veterans among your Gremar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gremar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gremar in 1962 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremar 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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