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Gremillon Family History

Gremillon 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: Gremillion, Grullon, Granillo, Brillon, Grillo, Veillon, Gomillion

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Where is the Gremillon family from?

You can see how Gremillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremillon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gremillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Gremillon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gremillon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gremillon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremillon 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 Gremillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gremillon. 60% of Gremillon 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Gremillon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Gremillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremillon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gremillon. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gremillon. For the veterans among your Gremillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremillon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Gremillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gremillon in 1971 was 90, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gremillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremillon 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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