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Grinkmeyer Family History

Grinkmeyer 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: Brinkmeyer, Gronemeyer, Brinkmeier, Dickmeyer, Springmeyer

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Where is the Grinkmeyer family from?

You can see how Grinkmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinkmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grinkmeyer family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grinkmeyer's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Grinkmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grinkmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Grinkmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Grinkmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinkmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grinkmeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grinkmeyer. For the veterans among your Grinkmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinkmeyer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Grinkmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grinkmeyer in 1984 was 90, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinkmeyer 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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