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Gremmer Family History

Gremmer 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: Grimmer, Bremmer, Grammer, Gemmer, Grummer, Klemmer, Creamer, Remer

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Where is the Gremmer family from?

You can see how Gremmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gremmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gremmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Gremmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gremmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gremmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gremmer 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 Gremmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gremmer. 100% of Gremmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gremmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Gremmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gremmer 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Gremmer. 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 167 military records available for the last name Gremmer. For the veterans among your Gremmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gremmer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gremmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gremmer in 1971 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gremmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gremmer 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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