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Grillmeier Family History

Grillmeier 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: Gallmeyer, Grundmeier, Richmeier, Killmeyer, Gillmer, Billmeyer

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Where is the Grillmeier family from?

You can see how Grillmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grillmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grillmeier family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grillmeier's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Grillmeier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Grillmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grillmeier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grillmeier. 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 523 military records available for the last name Grillmeier. For the veterans among your Grillmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grillmeier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Grillmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grillmeier in 1976 was 66, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grillmeier 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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