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Grimenstein Family History

Grimenstein 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: Grabenstein, Greenstein, Gallenstein, Rosenstein, Eisenstein

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Where is the Grimenstein family from?

You can see how Grimenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grimenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grimenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grimenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grimenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grimenstein 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 Grimenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grimenstein. 100% of Grimenstein men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Grimenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Grimenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grimenstein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grimenstein. 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 51 military records available for the last name Grimenstein. For the veterans among your Grimenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grimenstein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Grimenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grimenstein in 1958 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grimenstein 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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