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Grisemer Family History

Grisemer 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: Griesemer, Grismer, Gensemer, Riemer, Grimmer, Gansemer, Grieser

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Where is the Grisemer family from?

You can see how Grisemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisemer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grisemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grisemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grisemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grisemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Grisemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisemer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Grisemer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Grisemer. For the veterans among your Grisemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisemer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Grisemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grisemer in 1973 was 81, and 95 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grisemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisemer 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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