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Grummer Family History

Grummer Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Grammer. German (Grümmer): variant of Krimmer or Grimmer

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


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Where is the Grummer family from?

You can see how Grummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grummer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grummer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Grummer families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Grummer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grummer families in 1891.
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What did your Grummer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grummer. 25% of Grummer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grummer women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Grummer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grummer 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Grummer. 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 282 military records available for the last name Grummer. For the veterans among your Grummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grummer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Grummer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grummer in 1953 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grummer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grummer 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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