This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Griesemer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Griesemer Family History

Griesemer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Griesmer.

Perhaps also a dialect shortened form of Griesheimer.

Compare Grismer and Grismore.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Griesemer family from?

You can see how Griesemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Griesemer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Griesemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 124 Griesemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Griesemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Griesemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Griesemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Griesemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Griesemer. 21% of Griesemer men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Griesemer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Griesemer were Clerk and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Griesemer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Griesemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Griesemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Griesemer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Griesemer

Passenger Lists

There are 242 immigration records available for the last name Griesemer. 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.

View all Griesemer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 685 military records available for the last name Griesemer. For the veterans among your Griesemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Griesemer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Griesemer family history

Discover More

What is the average Griesemer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Griesemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Griesemer in 1957 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Griesemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Griesemer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Griesemer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial